Mr. Dave Rodney – MLA for Calgary-Lougheed

Mr. Dave Rodney – MLA for Calgary-Lougheed
September 14, 2015
Lord
God, we are grateful for MLA Mr. Dave Rodney, and pray that he will be led to
do the things most necessary today as he serves the people of Alberta in
Calgary – Lougheed. Guide him in the decisions he needs to make on a daily
basis and give him strength to accomplish the many tasks at hand. Lead him to
key people with whom he needs to build relationship. We ask that your divine
hand would protect him and his family. In your name, Amen

Dave Rodney was elected to his fourth term as a
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of
Calgary-Lougheed on May 5, 2015.

He previously served as Associate Minister of
Wellness for the province of Alberta.

In addition, Mr. Rodney has also served on the
following agencies, boards, committees, and commissions:
  • Standing
    Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund
  • Standing
    Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing
  • Alberta
    Energy Representative to the Council of State Governments—USA
  • West
    & USA Midwest
  • Agenda
    and Priorities Committee
  • Cabinet
    Policy on Energy
  • Standing
    Committee on Energy
  • Cabinet
    Policy Committee on Community Services
  • Alberta
    Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (chair)
  • Calgary
    caucus (chair)
  • Standing
    Committee on Legislative Offices (chair)
  • Standing
    Committee on Community Services (chair)
  • Public
    Accounts (deputy chair)
  • International
    Development and Governance Advisory
  • Cabinet
    Policy on Public Health and Safety
  • Standing
    Committee on Public Health and Safety
  • Cabinet
    Policy Committee on Managing Growth Pressures
  • Charitable
    Casino Funds Re-distribution
  • Community
    Spirit Program
  • Provincial
    Grants Review
  • Legislature
    Grounds Renewal
  • Special
    Standing Committee on Members’ Services
  • Southern
    Alberta Liaison to the Canadian Armed Forces
  • Calgary
    Stampede Board of Directors
  • Robert
    Bateman’s “Get To Know Your Wild Neighbours”
  • Strategic
    Tourism Marketing Council
  • 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, with construction to
    begin in 2011.
  2. To
    introduce hands-free mobile device legislation in order to reduce the
    instances of distracted driving.
In the Assembly Mr. Rodney has sponsored the
following bills:
  • Bill
    201: Smoke-free Places Act, 2005
  • Bill
    21: Hotel Room Tax (Tourism Levy) Amendment Act, 2005
  • Bill
    PR1: Burns Memorial Trust Amendment Act, 2006
  • Bill
    5: Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2007
  • Bill
    13: Access to the Future Amendment Act, 2007
  • Bill
    42: Insurance Amendment Act, 2007
  • Bill
    206: Alberta Personal Income Tax (Physical Activity Credit) Amendment Act,
    2008 (awaiting proclamation)
  • Bill
    203: Alberta Get Outdoors weekend Act, 2011
Mr. Rodney’s accomplishments, education and work
history:
  • The
    first 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
  • MRE
    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
  • Cofounder
    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, 2011
  • Honourary
    Chair: Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Honourary
    Chair: KidSport Calgary
  • 100
    Alumni of Influence, University of Saskatchewan, 2007
  • Listed
    in Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People,Alberta Venture Magazine,
    2005
  • 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 programAdventure
    Everest Online´97
  • Special
    achievement award, city of Calgary, 1997
  • Pan-Canadian
    and Reader’s Digest national teacher of the year nominee (1990s)

Mr. Rodney lives with his wife, Jennifer, their two
sons, and their puppy, MacGyver.