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Gilles Beaudoin (October 12, 1919 – August 22, 2007) was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1970 to 1990.




Background


Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.




Political career


Beaudoin was elected as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990. He was the longest-serving mayor of Trois-Rivières.




Achievements


His accomplishments include:

the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
the completion of Hôtel Delta's convention center;
the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.




Death


Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.




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