Biography
Dave Rodney was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed on March 3, 2008.
He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their son, Dawson (born in April 2008), and their puppy, MacGyver. The Rodney family is very excited to be expecting their second child this May.
Mr. Rodney's activity is focused on his constituency, and his government work has taken him across Canada, the US, Europe, and beyond. Currently, he serves as deputy chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and is a member of the following committees:
� Agenda and Priorities
� Community Services Cabinet Policy
� Community Services Field Policy
� Charitable Casino Funds Re-distribution
� Calgary Stampede Board of Directors
� Robert Bateman's 'Get to Know Your Wildlife Neighbours'
� Strategic Tourism Marketing Council
In addition to his role as an MLA Mr. Rodney has served on the following Committees of the Legislative Assembly:
� Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (chair)
� Calgary Caucus (chair)
� Standing Committee on Legislative Offices (chair)
� Standing Committee on Community Services (chair)
� International Development and Governance Advisory
� Standing Committee on Managing Growth Pressures
� Community Spirit Program
� Provincial Grants Review
� Legislative Grounds Renewal
� Personal Information Protection Act Review
� Special Standing Committee on Members� Services
� National Public Health Goals Re-evaluation
Other past committee work includes:
� Futures Summit
� Youth Parliament and Model United Nations
� Mayor's committee charter member: Turn Off the Violence and Peace
Heroes
Mr. Rodney�s Legislature Motions for the Spring 2010 session:
"Be it resolved the Legislative Assembly urge the Government:
1. to reach an agreement with applicable levels of government regarding the south west portion of the Calgary ring road in 2010, & commence construction in 2011."
2. introduce hands-free mobile device legislation to reduce distracted driving."
In the Assembly, Mr. Rodney has sponsored the following bills:
� Private Member's Bill 201: "Smoke-free Places Act, 2005"
� Government Bill 21: "Hotel Room Tax (Tourism Levy) Amendment
Act, 2005"
� Private Bill Pr1: "Burns Memorial Trust Amendment Act, 2006"
� Government Bill 5: "Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007"
� Government Bill 13: "Access to the Future Amendment Act, 2007"
� Government Bill 42: "Insurance Amendment Act, 2007"
� Private Member�s Bill 206: �The Alberta Income Tax (Physical Activity
Credit) Amendment Act, 2008� (awaiting proclamation)
� Private Member's Bill 216: �The Alberta Outdoors Weekend Act,
2009� (1st reading)
Mr. Rodney's accomplishments, education and work history:
� The only Canadian to have reached the summit of Mount Everest twice
� International keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, world-wide
adventure guide
� Founder/President/CEO of SpiritQuest Enterprises Inc. (incorporated
1997)
� Over 20 documentaries and books (including work with National
Geographic, BBC and Oprah Winfrey)
� A bachelor of arts with distinction (1987) and bachelor of education
after degree (1988), University of Saskatchewan.
� M.R.E. with distinction, Newman college in Edmonton
� Thirteen years as an educator and administrator in Canada, Nepal
and the West Indies
� Three terms as an Employment and Immigration Canada placement
officer
� Co-founder of the Top of the World Society for Children with his wife,
Jennifer
Mr. Rodney has been awarded many honours, including:
� Presidential Who's Who of Leaders and Executives, 2008
� 100 Alumni of Influence, University of Saskatchewan, 2007
� Listed in Alberta's 50 Most Influential People (2005 - Alberta Venture
Magazine)
� Humanitarian of the Year, University of Saskatchewan (2004)
� Houston Worldfest Awards gold medallion for best biodocumentary,
Back to Everest; The Dave Rodney Story (2004)
� Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for community service (2002)
� Rodney Ridge has been dedicated in his hometown (2002), where he
is also in the Sports Hall of Fame
� Top 40 under 40 (Calgary Magazine, 2001)
� International award winning business/education/media/public web
program: Adventure Everest On-line �97
� Special achievement award (city of Calgary, 1997)
� Pan-Canadian and Reader's Digest National Teacher of the Year
nominee (1990s)
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