Mr. Speaker, today I would like to salute a young woman who makes Beauce shine. On May 10, she was named athlete of the year at the 46th Beauce sports awards gala. Emmy Fecteau, a hockey player from Saint‑Odilon, is an exceptional athlete and person.
On the ice, she led Team Canada to gold at the University Games. Emmy was named captain of the Concordia Stingers in the 2023-24 season, which ended in a victory at the national championship. Since 2024-25, she has been with the New York Sirens in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
As a disciplined young woman, Emmy never put her education on hold. She combined high-performance sports and academic achievement with the same passion and discipline, obtaining her bachelor's degree in English education. Emmy is an inspiration to all our young people. She is a real ambassador for Beauce. She is proud, determined and deeply compassionate.
I congratulate Emmy for all she has accomplished. Beauce is truly proud of her.