Raoul Jarry

Raoul Jarry

Raoul Jarry was a Canadian politician and a City Councillor in Montreal, Quebec.

Background

He was born on in 1885.

City Councillor

In 1921, he was elected to the City Council of Montreal for the district of Villeray. He was re-elected in 1924, 1926 and 1928. From 1924 until his death, Jarry was a Member of Montreal's Executive Committee. He played a role in the development of Jarry Park in 1925. [ [http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/parcs/repertoire/0401-000.htm Parc Jarry, Le répertoire des parcs, Ville de Montréal] ]

Death

Jarry died in office in Montreal on January 23, 1930.

Honors

Jarry Park was named to honor Raoul Jarry. [In 1985, the park was re-named to honor Pope John Paul II, but by 1987 it was called Jarry again.] Jarry Street and the Jarry Metro station though were rather named after Honoré-Bernard Bleignier Jarry.

Footnotes

External links

* [http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/archives/democratie/democratie_fr/expo/maires/dore/index.shtm City of Montreal]


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