Marcel Vezina

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Marcel Vézina is the former mayor of Shawinigan-Sud, Québec, Canada.

Early life

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Born on October 28th 1935 in Shawinigan, he studied at polytechnical institute in shawinigan. He attented the institute at the same time of ex-prime minister Jean Chretien.
During his early career, he furthered his education at The university of Trois Rivieres in the evenings, while working at the Consolidated Bathurst during the day.

Later life

After attaining his degree in education, he immediately took a job with the school board as a Conseiller pedagogique. He also involved himself into many local organizations. President of the Shawinigan-Sud Golf club and president of the Club optimist . He was also president of Hockey tournament "tournoi bantam" for one season. He later became vice-principal for St-Tite high School (polyvalente Paul le Jeune), and later Assistant principal to (la Polyvalente Val-Mauricie). A few years later, elections were held in the municipality of Shawinigan-Sud, and he became mayor for 2 terms. 8 years in total.

Family

His wife Lise, 3 children: Lyne, Julie, Michel

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