Debates of March 18, 2004 (day 3)

March
18
2004
Day
3
Speaker
David Krutko
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Committee Report 1-15(3): Standing Committee On Accountability And Oversight Report On The Review Of The Draft 2004-2005 Main Estimates
Committee Report 2-15(3): Standing Committee On Social Programs Report On The Review Of The Draft 2004-2005 Main Estimates
Further Return To Oral Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey
Member's Statement On Clawback Of National Child Benefit Supplement
Member's Statement On Implementation Of Changes To The Motor Vehicles Act
Member’s Statement On All-Weather Highway To Link Tuktoyaktuk To Inuvik
Member’s Statement On Crowded Classrooms In Yellowknife Schools
Member’s Statement On Family Involvement In Sport
Member’s Statement On Land Claims Obligations
Member’s Statement On Listening To The People
Member’s Statement On Management Opportunities For Aboriginal Employees
Member’s Statement On Resource Development Trust Fund
Member’s Statement On Road To The Northern Leaders Meeting In Hay River
Member’s Statement On Timely Receipt Of GNWT Records Of Employment
Minister's Statement 3-15(3): Report On Federal/Provincial/Territorial Meetings
Minister's Statement 5-15(3): Implementation Of New Municipal Governance Legislation
Minister’s Statement 4-15(3): Aboriginal Languages Month
Minister’s Statement 6-15(3): Winter Road Report
Motion 1-15(3): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Motion 2-15(3): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker, Carried
Motion To Move Committee Report 1-15(3) To Committee Of The Whole, Carried
Question 24-15(3): Land Claims Obligations
Question 25-15(3): Update On New Housing Re-investment Proposal
Question 26-15(3): Standing Committee On Non-Tax-Based Communities For The 15th Assembly
Question 27-15(3): Motor Vehicles Act Amendments – Mandatory Drug And Alcohol Awareness Training
Question 28-15(3): Permanent Trust Fund For Residents Of The NWT
Question 29-15(3): Delayed Receipt Of Record Of Employment Forms
Question 30-15(3): Clawback Of National Child Benefit Supplement
Question 31-15(3): Raising Revenues Through The Sin Tax
Question 32-15(3): Non-Insured Health Benefits – Growing Deficit
Question 33-15(3): Federal Government Honouring Commitments To The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program
Question 34-15(3): Supporting Resource Development In Small Communities
Question 35-15(3): Fair Treatment Of Tax-Based Communities
Question 36-15(3): Formal Process For Receiving The Public’s Suggestions For Fiscal Restraint
Statements

Member’s Statement On Family Involvement In Sport

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to acknowledge a couple of constituents of mine: Derek Graf and his father, Ron Graf. Ron happens to be an employee with the GNWT, a director of RWED. Last weekend Yellowknife hosted the NWT badminton championship. In junior division, Derek played hard and received a gold medal in men's singles. To follow that up, Mr. Speaker, Derek also won a gold medal in men's doubles with his badminton partner and best friend Luke Coedy.

Mr. Speaker, if you thought that wasn't enough, well I have more. In the men's open division for doubles, Derek and his team won a bronze medal just placing behind his father's team, Ron Graf, who won the silver.

The purpose of this recognition, Mr. Speaker, is to recognize Derek and his father, Ron, for their determination and sportsmanship. Keeping active at all ages is important to whatever degree, but it truly is especially nice to see a family component in any sport. The only thing I can say is you have to recognize this truly must make good dinner conversation with the competitive spirit being held at home.

Mr. Speaker, I cannot stress enough that being an athlete at any level requires the development of certain characteristics, such as discipline, determination, leadership, teamwork, a sense of accomplishment and, above all, having fun. The idea here is that recreational activities keep people young, happy and healthy. To see a family participating together in this way I'm sure brings competitive moments, yet I'm sure these will be positive memories held by the family.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I mention the Graf family as an example to demonstrate the value of active living in the NWT, and the value that helps build strong families and strong communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause