Laurence G. Decore (June 28, 1940 - November 6, 1999) was a Ukrainian-Canadian lawyer, politician, former mayor of Edmonton and leader of the Alberta Liberal Party. (Some entries on this page have been duplicated on August 1. ... 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: Industry Integrity Progress City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Location. ... The Alberta Liberal Party is a political party in Alberta, Canada. ...

Born, Lavrentiy Dikur, in Vegreville, Alberta, he is the son of John Decore, a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons in 1949-1957. The July Pysanka Festival showcases Ukrainian culture in Alberta. ... The Liberal Party of Canada (French: Parti libéral du Canada) is Canadas largest political party. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ...

Decore graduated from the University of Alberta in 1961 with B.A. in history and political economy, and in 1964 with LL.B. The University of Alberta is situated along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in the heart of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada University of Alberta on the south side of Edmonton // History The University was founded in 1908. ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

He was an alderman from 1974 until 1977. From 1977 to 1981, he was a member of the board of directors of the Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies, and was president of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation from 1979 to 1981. From 1980 until 1983, he was appointed chairman of the Canadian Consultative Council on Multiculturalism. 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He first ran for mayor of Edmonton unsuccessfully in 1977, but was elected in 1983 and served until 1988. He was leader of the Alberta Liberal Party from 1988 until 1993, and was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Edmonton Glengarry in the 1989 Alberta provincial election. He did not run in the 1997 election due to ill health. In 1983, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Alberta Liberal Party is a political party in Alberta, Canada. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature or legislative assembly of a subnational jurisdiction. ... The Alberta general election of 1989 was the twenty-second general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... The Alberta general election of 1997 was the twenty-fourth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...

In 1999, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta. He died of cancer in 1999.

He was married Anne Marie and had two children, Michael and Andrea.

References

• Web Link: "Biographies of Mayors and Councillors". Edmonton Public Library. Accessed on January 26, 2005.

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