Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to begin by offering my congratulations to you, Mr. Speaker, to Premier-elect Bob McLeod, and to all Cabinet-elect Members on their selection to these important leadership positions. These responsibilities are not lightly earned, and the new incumbents bring many skills and considerable experience and knowledge to their jobs. I look forward to working with you.
It is a great honour and privilege to be representing and working on behalf of the people and interests of Weledeh and the Northwest Territories. I thank the voters and pledge my dedication to them.
I also want to express my appreciation to all those who contributed by putting their names forward for election throughout the NWT, with particular mention to Mr. Mark Bogan, who ran in Weledeh.
I am humbled by the amazing support, skills, time and contributions that I received from my campaign team. I recognize that they gave up valuable time from family and personal lives, from fall harvesting season and from their working lives for my campaign. The contributions were many and varied, and many people in community groups and various governments shared their insights and advice.
I would particularly like to thank my family, starting with my wife, Marianne. All other comments combined, I couldn’t do it without you, Marianne. My mother, Barb Bromley, the leader of the Bromley clan, and all of my extended family who’ve had a hard time lately but they’ve been a huge support and offered a lot of encouragement.
I am looking forward to working once again with all Members of this Assembly and being a voice at the table for residents of Weledeh and for all residents of the NWT. I will be seeking renewed commitments to healthy families and healthy communities through new and more effective governance, and I will continue to bring accountability to every part of this work to the degree that I am able.
I want to acknowledge the wonderful performances and the prayer song by the Dettah Drummers and the Weledeh School Choir.
I also want to thank all the previous Members of the 16th Assembly, especially those that aren’t on the floor of the House with us today; in particular, Premier Roland.
I see I’ve just got a few seconds left. I want to particularly acknowledge my campaign manager, Ann Peters, and many of the volunteers that helped me out once again.
Thank you, Mr. Bromley. The honourable Member for Thebacha, Mr. Miltenberger.
