City of Mississauga Celebrates Hazel McCallion Ahead of 100th Birthday

Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Members of Council will virtually celebrate Mississauga’s former long-time Mayor, Hazel McCallion, on Wednesday, February 10 during General Committee, in advance of her 100^th birthday on February 14^th.

‘Hurricane Hazel’ as she is known throughout the country, served Mississauga and its residents as Mayor from 1978 to 2014. 

In addition to this celebration of McCallion’s milestone birthday, the City of Mississauga announced in November that it will officially rename its Central Library to “Hazel McCallion Central Library”.

What:

Celebration of Hazel McCallion’s 100^th Birthday and Central Library Renaming

• Virtual ceremony
• Tribute video produced by Mississauga Library
• Virtual remarks from Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Members of Council and Hazel McCallion
• Performance by Roberta Battaglia from America’s Got Talent fame
• Music, dance and testimonial documentary tribute to Hazel McCallion produced by the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)
• New library signage unveiling

When:

Wednesday, February 10, 2021, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Where:

Virtually presented during General Committee
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Tags

• Awards and Recognition
• Council and Committees
• Events and Exhibitions
• Libraries