Halton Pro-Life presented the 2010 Culture of Life Award to the Halton Catholic District School Board at the School Board’s meeting on March 23^rd.

In presenting the award, Tom Bartlett, HPL President, said, “The annual Culture of Life Award was instituted by Halton Pro-Life five years ago to recognize an individual or organization who, through their own expertise a

nd sphere of influence, has worked to build a Culture of Life — a culture that welcomes, supports and celebrates human life in all its stages from conception to natural death.

“It is with great pleasure that we present the 2010 Culture of Life Award to Mr. Michael Pautler, Director of Education, Mr. Bob Van de Vrande, Chair of the School Board, and the Halton Catholic District School Board for their role in supporting, encouraging and fostering a Culture of Life in the Catholic high school communities of Halton.”

Shown above are (left to right) Bob Van de Vrande, Michael Pautler and Tom Bartlett.

Below, Tom Kelly, Executive Director, Marjorie Matthews, Executive Assistant, Halton Pro-Life, Bob Van de Vrande, Michael Pautler and Tom Bartlett, President, Halton Pro-Life, plus some enthusiastic supporters from the schools and community. (Click on images to enlarge.)