Debates of May 31, 2006 (day 2)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Today I’d just like to commend and publicly congratulate some successful individuals from my constituency of Tu Nedhe on their recent academic achievements. I attended the Aurora College convocation ceremonies in Fort Smith on April 29th, 2006, to congratulate two individuals who graduated from college diploma programs and two that graduated from college certificate programs.

I’d like to send my congratulations out to Melanie McCallum of Deninu Kue, who received a management studies diploma, and congratulations to Lisa Beaulieu, also of Deninu Kue, who received her social work diploma.

I’d also like to congratulate Agatha Laboucan of Lutselk’e for completing and receiving her management studies certificate, and Lorna Catholique, also of Lutselk’e, in receiving her certificate in office administration.

Mr. Speaker, these individuals are definitely an inspiration to other community members who are considering furthering their educational needs. But the real icing on the cake, Mr. Speaker, is on May 18th, 2006, I along with the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, the Honourable Charles Dent; our Commissioner, Mr. Tony Whitford; and many community members of Deninu Kue gathered to celebrate the achievements of two more successful individuals of the Deninu Kue school’s six Grade 12 graduation class. Again, I would like to congratulate Jodie Miersch and Kirstin Fabien for their achievements, and offer my encouragement and full support to continue on with your educational needs and to fulfill your lifelong goals, aspirations and dreams.

In closing, Mr. Speaker, I’d look forward to seeing more of my constituents realizing their potential in any academic arena and I can say with confidence that I will see more success stories when I look into the future of our constituency of Tu Nedhe. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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