Statement  - April 4, 2008 -Paul Crane - Brandon's Business Person of the Year

Mr. Mervin Tweed (Brandon—Souris, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to salute and offer congratulations to Mr. Paul Crane of Brandon, Manitoba, who was recently named Brandon's Business Person of the Year.

    Mr. Crane joins a very distinguished group of Brandon business people in being awarded the 27th recipient of this prestigious award.

     Paul and his wife, Gail, established Crane Steel Structures in 1981. Expanding it to Winnipeg in 1985, their business has developed into one of the largest “design build” contractors specializing in pre-engineered steel buildings.

    Chamber President Lee Bass summed it up best stating “Paul's honesty and integrity in business dealings and in community dealings are beyond reproach”.

    Paul Crane is quick to credit his family and his staff whose support and hard work has made Crane Steel what it is today.

    On behalf of the people of Brandon—Souris, I want to congratulate Paul Crane, Brandon's Business Person of the Year.