Debates of February 10, 2005 (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Recently, Mr. Roland, Mr. Krutko and myself had the privilege of attending the Inuvik Regional Health and Social Services long service awards. With so much talk these days of trying to recruit and retain health care professionals, it was encouraging to see so many people honoured for the service that they have provided to the regions. Honoured for 10 years, Mr. Speaker, were Jacqueline Doucette, Lucy Geno-Heath, Julie Rivard, Agnes Allen, and Michelle Lennie. Honoured for 15 years' service, Mr. Speaker, were Jane Baryluk, Olive Binder, Pat Grandy, Clara Phillips and Sandra Suliman. Honoured for 20 years were Marion McGinnis, Sheila Mattsen and Joan Cochrane. Also honoured for 25 years of service to the Inuvik region was Barb Lennie.

Mr. Speaker, there were 11 other caregivers from the region who were also honoured and they were acknowledged by their respective MLAs. To those who were born and raised in the NWT and for those who have made their home in the region, we thank you and we’re proud of the fact that they have been honoured for the service and care that they provide. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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