Danny Young for PEO President-Elect

With Regard to Danny’s work with the City of London's Engineering Department:

Mr. Young and I have worked very closely on many initiatives for the benefit of the engineering profession in Ontario. During this time, I have gained a great deal of respect for him and a deep appreciation of his integrity, ability and dedication to the engineering profession. Of specific note is our effort together on selecting engineering consultants based on quality rather than a price-based model. I have very much enjoyed and benefited from my affiliation with Danny.

I wholeheartedly support his candidacy as President-Elect of Professional Engineers Ontario and I am confident that if elected, he will continue to enhance the role of Professional Engineers in Ontario.

Peter W. Steblin, P. Eng., City Engineer of the City of London

With Regard to Danny’s service to the London Community:

I am pleased to acknowledge Danny Young’s longstanding community service in The Forest City. His many efforts include volunteering time as a Director and leader with the United Way, London Health Sciences Centre, and both the University of Western Ontario and King’s University College. He has also chaired the London Hydro Board and the London Ringette Association. As an engineer and a business person,

Danny has always actively participated in his professional affiliations, with much executive level service. And, he has been recognized by his peers for this work. London is indeed enriched by Danny’s contributions to our community and we wish him success with his goal to lead the Professional Engineers of Ontario.

Anne Marie DeCicco-Best, Mayor of the City of London

With Regard to Danny’s service on the Board of Governors of King's College:

I know that your comments and suggestions on the matters before the Board were appreciated and contributed much to the decisions of the Board.

Bishop John Michael Sherlock

With Regard to Danny’s service on the Board of Governors of King's College:

You took your Board responsibilities seriously, and shared your expertise and experience readily. The questions you raised, the directions you suggested and the refinements you proposed have helped the College to develop more astute practices and procedures.

Philip J. Mueller, Principal, King’s College

With Regard to Danny’s service on the Board of Governors of King's College:

I have learned from your sharp mind and ready wit. It has always been a pleasure to work with you, even when we haven't been of the same persuasion.

Philip J. Mueller, Principal, King’s College

With Regard to Danny’s guest speaking appearance at the graduation ceremony for Fanshawe College’s Hong Kong graduates:

I know that you are extremely busy and I do appreciate the time you spend on our behalf. The students also feel very comfortable with you--and they do like Hong Kong to be spoken about so positively.

S. M. Lancaster, Chairperson Fanshawe College

With Regard to Danny’s fundraising efforts:

I do appreciate all the hard work that was put into making the evening the success that it was. The funds that you have helped to raise make it possible for me and our Party to bring common sense back to this great province.

Michael D, Harris, Former Premier of Ontario

With Regard to Danny’s service with the University of Western Ontario Board of Governors:

Your service demonstrated both the dedication and pride you have given to better the City of London and the community at large. You have played an important role among a group that has strived to make London a more vibrant community.
City Council is proud to recognize the contributions that you have made to ensure our city's ongoing vitality and well-being.

Tom Gosnell , as Mayor of the City of London

With Regard to Danny’s retirement from the Board of Governors of King's College:

Your devoted service, your honesty in expressing your views and your commitment to deepening the relationship of the College with the University are all deeply appreciated. It is no small gift to King's to devote your time voluntarily
to its welfare and I sincerely thank you.

Bishop John Michael Sherlock

With Regard to Danny’s service on the Victoria Hospital’s Board of Directors:

…our meetings seemed very different now that you're not part of us. Personally, I appreciated all the help you have given me in the past few years and the Hospital is much better off from your presence.

B. R Polgrain, Chairman of the Board, Victoria Hospital Corporation

With Regard to Danny’s service as a hospital trustee:

Your leadership and courage as a trustee has given London a golden opportunity to become a leading Canadian academic health centre.

Tony Dagnone, President and CEO, University Hospital Corporation