Debates of February 19, 2016 (day 2)
Acknowledgements 2-18(2): Passing of Esther Braden
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to acknowledge the passing of Esther Braden. Mrs. Braden arrived in Yellowknife with her husband and five children in 1964 and she soon became a tireless and indispensible volunteer in our community. She most recently was involved with the Hard of Hearing Association and with the seniors, and she was a frequent entertainer at Aven Manor often playing the piano, which was a true love of hers. Her efforts earned her an Order of Canada in 2006. Mrs. Braden helped build Yellowknife in her reflection: kind and caring. As well as her own contributions to public life, Mrs. Braden's son George was the first premier of the NWT and her son Bill was a two-term Member for Great Slave. I offer the family my deepest sympathy for their loss. Their loss is our loss too. Masi.