Tribute to Howard Crosby

Premier John Hamm has expressed sadness on the death of former Nova Scotia member of Parliament Howard Crosby.

Mr. Crosby died Friday, Dec. 12, at the age of 70.

"Few members of Parliament from our province spoke with such passion and conviction as Howard Crosby did before, during and after his years in office," said the premier. "On behalf of all Nova Scotians, Genesta and I send our deepest condolences to his wife, Janet, and the entire Crosby family."

Howard Crosby served as member of Parliament for Halifax West from 1978 to 1993. A member of the Nova Scotia legal profession for more than 40 years, Mr. Crosby also served as legislative counsel to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly and earned a Queen's Counsel.