Passing of John Tessier
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague,
John Tessier, from cancer, on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. John had worked with the Alberta trucking industry for many years,
as a driver and safety officer for carriers and then with the Alberta Trucking Industry Safety Association and the AMTA, retiring
in 2007 to follow his passion of worker health and safety as an industry consultant. John was instrumental in the development
of the standards that are currently used for the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program for the highway transportation industry
and developed many training courses and procedures to help carriers and their workers to get home safely at the end of the
day! John had great influence on many of our lives, personally and professionally.
John's funeral is scheduled
for 1 PM, Monday, March 30th, at The First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40 Street SE, Calgary. Many have asked if they can make
donations to help with the funeral and to support John's family. Any donations would be gratefully received. Please contact
Pierson Funeral Services at 403-235-3602 to make those arrangements.
As the result of a recommendation from
a good friend, the AMTA will be creating a Safety Award named after John to be presented at the Provincial Truck Driving Championship,
another of John's passions. We will also be publishing a special edition of the AMTA newsletter in his honour. Anyone
wishing to share a memory or experience, please send them to William Raccah at williamr1@amta.ca or fax to William at 403-243-4610.
John's family and loved ones thank you all deeply for your thoughts and prayers.
Mayne Root
Executive
Director
Alberta Motor Transport Association
3660 Blackfoot Tr. SE, Calgary
Phone: 403-214-3429
Fax: 403-243-4610
