Gilles Beaudoin
Gilles Beaudoin | |
|---|---|
 Gilles Beaudoin in 1990 | |
| Mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec | |
| In office 1970–1990 | |
| Preceded by | René Matteau |
| Succeeded by | Guy Leblanc |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1919 |
| Died | August 22, 2007 (aged 87) |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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 Delta's 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[edit]
Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Décès de Monsieur Gilles Beaudoin". La Vie Rurale. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on August 15, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.
- ^ a b Montminy, Marie-Josée (August 23, 2007). "L'ex-maire Gilles Beaudoin s'éteint". Le Nouvelliste. Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007.
- ^ "Parcours de vie de Gilles Beaudoin". Ville de Trois-Rivières. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2007.