On November 7, RoseAnna Cirino, the Town of Rosemère's Acting Mayor, accompanied by Town Councillors René Villeneuve and Stéphanie Nantel, honoured a great volunteer and three young athletes by inviting them to sign the Town's Golden Book in recognition of their talent and perseverance. The three athletes distinguished themselves through their participation in the Jeux du Québec as well as in various provincial and national championships, while an outstanding volunteer received an award at the 2024 Recognition Awards Gala. The ceremony took place in the presence of their loved ones at the H.-J.-Hemens public library.

In her welcome address, the Acting Mayor made the following comments to the deserving recipients: "We are proud of your accomplishments and want to express our pride in a concrete way. You serve as examples for our entire population, for youngsters and adults alike, for whom you are inspiring role models. I would like to take this opportunity to also highlight the contribution of all the parents, coaches, friends and family who support and motivate our talented Rosemerites. We can only encourage you to continue your sports and community activities, which are a source of motivation and of great pride, I must mention again!" she remarked.

The talented athletes honoured at the ceremony were:

Carole Gingras, Community Organization

Last May, at the 2024 Recognition Awards Gala, the President of the Association Horizon Rosemère received the award in the Community Organization category from Luc Desilets, Member of Parliament for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. Since 2021, Mrs. Gingras has been actively involved in organizing and managing this community organization, which has nearly 300 members, a large number of whom are 65 years old and over.  

Arielle Bonin, Fencing 

A member of Les Seigneurs de la Rive-Nord fencing club, Arielle was awarded the Prix interclub d'excellence recrue in 2022-2023. At the Jeux du Québec this winter, she won individual silver and team gold medals in women's sabre. At the provincial competition in Longueuil and at the 2023 Championnats provinciaux (under age 13), she won two bronze medals.

Amadou Traoré, Karate 

Karate champion Amadou is a member of the Shorinjiryu Shindo club in Rosemère. Between 2021 and 2024, his achievements in international competitions have been truly outstanding.  This 13-year-old athlete won a gold and a bronze medal in combat as well as two gold medals and a silver medal in kata at the Championnat canadien de Koshiki in Sherbrooke.  

Amhed Traoré, Karate

Also a karate champion, Ahmed took part in numerous competitions at the Championnat canadien de Koshiki in Sherbrooke between 2021 and 2024. During these international competitions, he won five gold medals in combat as well as 1 gold and 2 silver medals in kata. He is 15 years old, and like his brother Amadou, is a member of the Shorinjiryu Shindo club in Rosemère. 

About the Guest Book

The Town of Rosemère's Golden Book is a record of the personalities who have come to Rosemère as well as the outstanding commitment of residents who have distinguished themselves in a particular field of activity through a significant achievement. The Book's signatures serve as official recognition by the Town and form part of our collective memory.

From left to right: 

RoseAnna Cirino, acting mayor; Carole Gingras, volunteer; Amhed and Amadou Traoré, athletes; Arielle Bonin, athlete; René Villeneuve and Stéphanie Nantel, Town councillors.