卡爾加里市議員珠菲露祝賀神韻

【新唐人2010年2月24日訊】加拿大卡爾加里市第七選區市議員珠菲露(Alderman Druh Farrell)向卡爾加里市神韻主辦方卡爾加里法輪大法學會和阿爾伯塔省新唐人(NTDTV Alberta)發來賀信,代表卡爾加里人民感謝美國神韻藝術團的再次到來,並預祝演出成功。

賀信如下(譯文)

第7選區市議員珠菲露的賀信

我很高興有這個機會,熱烈歡迎大家觀看美國神韻藝術團在卡爾加里的阿爾伯塔省南部銀禧禮堂的2010年世界巡迴演出。

我們很榮幸能擁有這個世界著名的藝術表演團體訪問我們的城市,讓我們分享神奇的中國古典音樂和古典舞蹈,把古老文化、神話和傳說展現在我們的生活裡。

卡爾加里人將敬畏於這個表演所展現出的美麗和人類的尊嚴.對華人社區來說,這是一個機會來慶祝他們先祖的遺產,也為卡爾加里人提供一個機會去體驗壯麗的節目的同時去開闊他們對這一獨特的文化的理解。

此致,

珠菲露
市議員,7選區

賀信原文:
Greetings from Farrell,Alderman,Ward 7

I am pleased to have this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending the Shen Yun Performing Arts 2010 World Tour in Calgary at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

We are privileged to have this world-renowned production visit our city sharing the magical Chinese music and classical dance which brings to life ancient culture,myths,and legends.

Calgarians will be awed by the beauty and human dignity expressed through this performance.This is an opportunity for the Chinese community to celebrate their ancestral heritage,as well as an opportunity for Calgarians to experience a magnificent show while expanding on their understanding of this unique culture.

Sincerely,

DRUH FARRELL
ALDERMAN,WARD 7

第7選區市議員珠菲露簡介
Biography of Alderman Druh Farrell

Office of the Aldermen

Veteran alderman and native Calgarian, Druh Farrell, brings a solid track record of achievement to her role as Alderman for Ward 7. First elected in 2001, Druh is considered a leading advocate for building a sustainable city, with initiatives such as Transit Oriented Development, the 7th Avenue LRT Upgrade, the 16th Avenue Urban Corridor, the East Village Plan and the Centre City Plan.

Believing that a city is defined by the vibrancy of its downtown, and cultural and public spaces, Druh brings a dynamic and constructive approach to City Council. Druh is relied on for her knowledge of land-use planning, environmental and social action issues. Her trademark passion for urban beauty, walkable communities and sustainable quality of life for Calgarians has created a new perspective for the planning process at City Hall.

Druh presently holds positions as:

* Vice Chair, SPC Land Use, Planning & Transportation
* Member, SPC Utilities and Environment
* Member, Aldermanic Office Coordinating Committee
* Member, Calgary Planning Commission
* Member, Land & Asset Strategy
* Member, Calgary Housing Company
* Calgary Homeless Foundation