November 29, 2011
Solicitor General honours Abbotsford Probation Officer

ABBOTSFORD – Adult and youth corrections and probation officers from around the province were honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony.

This year, 28 employees from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the Ministry of Children and Family Development received awards from Solicitor General and Attorney General Shirley Bond and Minister Mary McNeil. Among the recipients was Karl Olfert, leader of the Abbotsford Youth Team.

Why this matters:

• The awards are presented to honour Corrections staff members who have reached milestones for exemplary service, beginning at 20 years for the Corrections Exemplary Service Medal and 30 years for the Corrections Exemplary Service Bar.
• A 24-year veteran of public service in corrections, Karl works with youth and their families creating support systems that work for youth.

Quotes:

“Mr. Olfert’s years of service have made a difference in the lives of countless youth. I’d like to thank him for his leadership and dedication to those youth in our community in need of a positive influence.”
-Abbotsford South MLA John van Dongen

“We are very lucky to have people like Mr. Olfert working in our community. His work with the Abbotsford Youth Team provides much needed support for youth and their families.”
-Abbotsford West MLA Michael de Jong

“I’m pleased Mr. Olfert is being recognized for his outstanding contribution to our community. For 24 years he’s put the needs of our youth first, and for that I thank him.”
-Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes

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