Thank you, Madam Chair. I give notice that on Monday, February 10, 2014, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that this Legislative Assembly officially proclaim its support for all three NWT Olympians, and wish them resounding good luck and success in their competitions at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games.
At the appropriate time I will be seeking unanimous consent to deal with this motion later today.
Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Item 17, notices of motion for first reading of bills. Item 18, motions. Mr. Hawkins.
Madam Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today.
---Unanimous consent granted
Thank you, Madam Speaker. WHEREAS people of the Northwest Territories and Members of the 17th Legislative Assembly take great pride in the three young Olympic athletes from our midst: Jesse Cockney, Brendan Green, and Michael Gilday;
AND WHEREAS these athletes are building on the tradition of past NWT athletes who became fine Olympians and world champions;
AND WHEREAS our Olympic competitors inspire all our youth to success, to participation in the Arctic Winter Games and excellence in the endeavours they pursue;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Hay River has designated Friday, February 7, 2014, as Green Day, on which residents will wear green in support of their favourite athletic son, Brendan Green;
AND WHEREAS the City of Yellowknife has designated Monday, February 10, 2014, as Gilday Day, encouraging residents to wear red in support of Olympic speed skater Michael Gilday;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that this Legislative Assembly officially proclaim its support for all three NWT Olympians, and wish them resounding good luck and success in their competitions at the Sochi Olympic Winter Games.
Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question.
Question is being called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
At this time I am going to call a break.
---SHORT RECESS
