BI-NATIONAL TRAIL CEREMONY
DG Bob Artis joined other dignitaries at Mather Arch Park in Ft. Erie to celebrate the completion of a new sidewalk and cycling lane on the Peace Bridge. Leaders from the Niagara Parks Commission, Peace Bridge Authority, the Niagara River Greenway Commission, and US Congressman Brian Higgins joined DG Bob in recognizing the significance of this new link between the US and Canada for cyclists and pedestrians. Following remarks at the Mather Arch, participants walked or cycled to the International borderline on the Peace Bridge where officials signed an MOU between the two countries.
Rotary District 7090, known as the “Best of Friends” district, became the very first international Rotary district in 1918. DG Bob said “Our district embodies the spirit of friendship and cooperation between Rotary clubs in Canada and the United States. The Peace Bridge is both a physical and symbolic bond between our countries. As an organization, we encourage the interaction of Rotarians, and all citizens, between our countries. We share our ideas and our talents, working together to help each other improve the quality of life in our local communities and around the world. The Rotary International theme this year, embraced by over 35,000 clubs worldwide, is ‘Rotary Connects the World.’ We applaud the development of this lane on the Peace Bridge which provides one more way to connect the people of our two countries.”
The Rotary Club of Fort Erie, under the leadership of President J. Scott Broda, provided refreshments and was recognized with appreciation as a host for the event.