| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2024 |
| For further information contact: Ron Rienas, CEO |
| Telephone: 716.884.8636 or 905.994.3676 |
| Email: rr@peacebridge.com |
Peace Bridge Authority Director, Patrick Robson, Passes Away
BUFFALO, NY/FORT ERIE, ON – The Board and staff of the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority are deeply saddened by the passing of Patrick J. Robson on August 25, 2024.
Mr. Robson was appointed to the Peace Bridge Authority by the Government of Canada in March 2017 and served the Authority with great distinction right up until the time of his passing.
“He was always a gentleman, a true professional and a consensus-builder, always striving to ensure that the interests of the Peace Bridge and the community were treated equally” said Ken Manning, Chair of the Authority. “His wise counsel and stabilizing influence will be greatly missed.”
“He was a friend and a colleague” said Tim Clutterbuck, Authority Vice-Chair “His loss is not only to the Peace Bridge Authority but also to the many organizations and individuals in the Niagara Region who were touched by his character and passion for education and the environment.
The Peace Bridge Authority extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to Patrick’s wife Kelly, and to his family.
About the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority
The Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, a binational bridge authority, has owned and operated the Peace Bridge since 1933. The bridge, which was opened to traffic in 1927, spans the Niagara River between Fort Erie, Ontario, and Buffalo, New York, and is a key international border crossing.
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