Richard Procee was one of four candidates in the Feb. 13, 2021 Chilliwack school board byelection. Here, he poses at his store in 2017. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

LETTER: Chilliwack school board byelection candidate gives thanks

Richard Procee commends fellow candidates and his team for their hard work

A big thank-you to all of Chilliwack for the tremendous voter turnout.

I would like to thank Carin Bondar, Adam Suleman and Brian VanGarderen for putting your name forward.

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Our democratic process is enhanced and strengthened by your courage to stand and place yourself under the scrutiny of public opinion.

Congratulations to Carin and I trust you will serve our community well.

Finally, thank you to my team and supporters. My thanks cannot be conveyed by the written word. I am silenced by your dedication and hard work as it is above the call of duty.

For this I am humbled.

Thank you.

Richard Procee

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