Pierre Duchesne facts for kids
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Pierre Duchesne
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Duchesne in 2009
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| 28th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec | |
| In office June 7, 2007 – September 24, 2015 |
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| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | Michaëlle Jean David Johnston |
| Premier | Jean Charest Pauline Marois Philippe Couillard |
| Preceded by | Lise Thibault |
| Succeeded by | J. Michel Doyon |
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| Born | February 27, 1940 La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada |
| Spouses |
Ginette Lamoreux
(m. 1963) |
| Parents | Lorenzo Duchesne Anne-Marie Bouchard |
| Alma mater | Laval University |
| Profession | Notary, civil servant |
Pierre Duchesne (born February 27, 1940) is a Canadian public servant. He was the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. This means he was the Queen's representative in the province of Quebec. He was also the former secretary general of the National Assembly of Quebec.
His appointment as Lieutenant Governor was announced on May 18, 2007. The Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean officially appointed him. This decision was made based on the advice of the Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper.
Pierre Duchesne's Early Life and Career
Pierre Duchesne studied at the seminary of Chicoutimi. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there. Later, he received a law degree from Laval University. In 1966, he became a notary in Sept-Îles. A notary is a legal professional who helps with important documents.
He started working at the National Assembly of Quebec in 1974. The National Assembly is where Quebec's laws are made. From 1984 to 2001, he served as its secretary general. This is a very important role, helping the Assembly run smoothly.
Duchesne also wrote two important books. These books explain how the parliament in Quebec works. Their titles are Recueil des décisions concernant la procédure parlementaire and La Procédure parlementaire du Québec.
On May 18, 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Pierre Duchesne would be the next Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. He took over from Lise Thibault. Duchesne was officially sworn into office on June 7, 2007.
Understanding Pierre Duchesne's Coat of Arms
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A coat of arms is a special symbol that represents a person or family. Pierre Duchesne's coat of arms was adopted on March 20, 2009.
- The Shield: It shows an oak tree. Duchesne's last name means "of the oak" in French. The three roots of the tree stand for his children. The seven acorns represent his future grandchildren.
- The Crane: A crane bird is shown holding a paintbrush. The crane (grue in French) links to a place in Quebec called L'Isle-aux-Grues. It shows his connection to Quebec. The paintbrush means he supports the arts.
- The Blue Band: A blue band across the shield represents the rule of law. This shows his past jobs as a notary and as the Secretary General of the National Assembly.
- The Rocky Ground: The rocky lines on the shield and under the animals represent the Charlevoix region of Quebec.
- The Motto: His motto is CONFIDE TIBI ET PERSEVERA. This means "Have confidence in yourself and persevere."
