Harry Lehotsky
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Harry Lehotsky, CM
(26 July 1957 – November 11, 2006) was a pastor for the North American Baptist Conference
and newspaper columnist. Born in New York City
, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba and founded the church New Life Ministries there. He was also a columnist for the Winnipeg Sun
newspaper where his final column was published 22 October 2006.
Lehotsky was mostly known for his advocacy on behalf of the poor in the West End of Winnipeg
, and his dedication for improving the living conditions of his adopted neighborhood. He also helped found the Lazarus Housing and Nehemiah Housing programs as well as the Ellice Cafe and Theatre. After his diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer
, but before his death, he was honoured with a mural on the side of a Maryland Street building depicting his efforts in the area. The Attorney General also created the Rev. Harry Lehotsky Award for Community Activism to recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to crime prevention in Manitoba. http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2006/05/2006-05-25-05.html
Lehotsky was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada
with effective date of 5 October 2006, as announced by the Canadian government on 20 February 2007. Though Lehotsky died before the official announcement, he was informed of the honour privately prior to his death.
In 2009 the City of Winnipeg named a newly renovated inner-city park the Harry Lehotsky Memorial Work Project.http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090706/wpg_lehotsky_park_090706/20090706/?hub=WinnipegHome
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(26 July 1957 – November 11, 2006) was a pastor for the North American Baptist Conference
North American Baptist Conference
North American Baptist Conference - initially an association of Baptists in the United States and Canada of German ethnic heritage.The roots of the NABC go back to 1839, when Konrad Anton Fleischmann began work in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with German immigrants. Fleischmann was a Swiss...
and newspaper columnist. Born in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, he moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba and founded the church New Life Ministries there. He was also a columnist for the Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Sun
The Winnipeg Sun is a daily tabloid-sized newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.It is owned by Sun Media, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, and shares many characteristics typical of Sun Media tabloids, including an emphasis on local news stories, extensive sports coverage, a Canadian conservatism...
newspaper where his final column was published 22 October 2006.
Lehotsky was mostly known for his advocacy on behalf of the poor in the West End of Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, and his dedication for improving the living conditions of his adopted neighborhood. He also helped found the Lazarus Housing and Nehemiah Housing programs as well as the Ellice Cafe and Theatre. After his diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer refers to a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. The most common type of pancreatic cancer, accounting for 95% of these tumors is adenocarcinoma, which arises within the exocrine component of the pancreas. A minority arises from the islet cells and is classified as a...
, but before his death, he was honoured with a mural on the side of a Maryland Street building depicting his efforts in the area. The Attorney General also created the Rev. Harry Lehotsky Award for Community Activism to recognize individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to crime prevention in Manitoba. http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2006/05/2006-05-25-05.html
Lehotsky was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
with effective date of 5 October 2006, as announced by the Canadian government on 20 February 2007. Though Lehotsky died before the official announcement, he was informed of the honour privately prior to his death.
In 2009 the City of Winnipeg named a newly renovated inner-city park the Harry Lehotsky Memorial Work Project.http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20090706/wpg_lehotsky_park_090706/20090706/?hub=WinnipegHome