Congratulations – Lt. Col. (Hon.) Solomon J Rolingher, C.St. J., Q.C.

On June 9, 2009, Sol Rolingher was inducted into The City of Edmonton’s Hall of Fame. With a deep community spirit, Barrister and Solicitor, Solomon Rolingher has provided his thoughtful intelligence to countless numbers of volunteer activities, while balancing his astounding career. Affectionately referred to a “Mr. River Valley”, Sol has been the unstoppable force behind the success of the River Valley Alliance. His advocacy to preserve and enhance Edmonton’s river valley is just one of the ways in which he has been instrumental in building a world-class city for the enjoyment of all. With seemingly endless energy and dedication of his time and good will, Sol has positively impacted the quality of life for Edmontonians through transformations in arts and culture, science and technology, environment, education, medicine, religious tolerance, and more. One supporter said of him, “Sol is the type of volunteer that everyone dreams of having on their team.” Without a doubt, Sol has the ardor to build awareness and support throughout the community, and the vision and resourcefulness to develop partnership opportunities with businesses, stakeholder organizations, and all orders of government. The Telus World of Science has the good fortune to have Sol chair both its Board of Directors and Council of Past Presidents. With the University of Alberta, Sol has chaired multiple visiting committees, the Decore Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution, and has served on the Board of Governors and the Senate since 2005. Both Capital Health, and Caritas Boards had the benefit of Sol’s effortless energy. Sol has chaired the Citadel Theatre, St. John’s Ambulance, Beth Shalom Synagogue and Manning Awards. A loving campaigner for progress of our many organizations, Sol appreciates the steadfast vision and hard work that continues to develop Edmonton. In 1994 he founded the Laurel Awards which recognize outstanding nonprofit organization leadership in Edmonton, and in 2006 he inaugurated the Phoenix Multi-Faith Society for Harmony. Raised in Edmonton, Sol graduated as a Petroleum Engineer in 1965, called to the Bar in 1969, and appointed Queen’s Counsel in 2002. He received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002, the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St. John and Honorary L. Colonel of 1 MP Unit of the Canadian Forces in 2007.