Gilles Beaudoin Explained
Gilles Beaudoin (October 12, 1919 – August 22, 2007) was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1970 to 1990.
Background
Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.[1]
Political career
Beaudoin was elected as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990. He was the longest-serving mayor of Trois-Rivières.[1] [2]
Achievements
His accomplishments include:[3]
- the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
- the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
- the completion of Hôtel Deltas convention center;
- the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
- the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
- the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.
Death
Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Décès de Monsieur Gilles Beaudoin . La Vie Rurale . August 22, 2007 . August 24, 2007 . https://archive.today/20070815185710/http://www.la-vie-rurale.ca/contenu/14310 . August 15, 2007 . dead .
- News: Montminy . Marie-Josée . August 23, 2007 . L'ex-maire Gilles Beaudoin s'éteint . dead . . Trois-Rivières, Quebec . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929140811/http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20070823/CPNOUVELLISTE/708230646/5052/CPNOUVELLISTE . September 29, 2007 .
- Web site: Parcours de vie de Gilles Beaudoin . Ville de Trois-Rivières . August 22, 2007 . August 24, 2007 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070927094000/http://www.v3r.net/portail/index.aspx?sect=0&module=1&commid=977 . September 27, 2007 . dead .
