Condolence Motion (13 May 2026)

From Hansard (13 May 2026)

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Passing of Former MLA Herb Cox

Travis Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I definitely want to get a few words to Herb’s family. I have the privilege of serving as the president of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, and it’s a conglomeration of Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Alaska. And Herb was incredibly well known in that organization. And one of that organization’s goals is to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

And Herb, I mean, he was a champion in that organization on that — spoke at numerous conferences, spoke to caucus, to cabinet, to the Government of Saskatchewan about the importance of that. And the work that Herb did on that file is being built upon till this day. And I really want his family to be aware of the value that he brought into the Government of Saskatchewan.

This spring we were able to host an aquatic invasive species event, so it was very good to know that the work that Herb did is still being built upon till this day. It is something he was very passionate about. And it’s amazing how I travel across the jurisdiction, Mr. Speaker, and I run into people and they still talk about Herb speaking at different functions, attending different events. And he left such a positive impression all across that jurisdiction. And I really want Linda and the family to be very aware of that.

Herb was also a 4-H leader. And 4-H is something I’m very passionate about, Mr. Speaker, and Herb was very passionate about it too. And something that we talk often about is the importance that 4-H brings to the youth. And you know, what you learn about caring for an animal — whatever the project is, Mr. Speaker, caring for animals, doing different projects — you learn bookkeeping, you learn public speaking skills, and everything else. But something that Herb talked about was what you learn about yourself, of being a 4-H leader, of mentoring youth in your community. It makes you a better person too.

So to Linda, to the family: Herb was incredibly well-known all across Western Canada, United States, spoken of in the highest regard, and he is going to be missed, that the foundations that he’s laid on so many different areas are still being built upon until this day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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