Debates of May 17, 2007 (day 9)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, this being the last day of the session before August, I would like to take a moment to highlight the activities of the Range Lake North School and Range Lake constituency.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Grade 6 boys and girls soccer teams who took both banners in the recent Super Soccer tournament. I would also like to take a moment to recognize the work of Range Lake North School Parents Advisory Group who has completed another successful family fun night a few weeks ago. This is a one night event where they raise over $10,000. They have done this every year for the last 12 years. I am proud to say that I have been a part of eight of them. The money raised stays in school for the benefit of students and parents. That kind of fundraising doesn’t come without a lot of time spent organizing and preparing by the Parents Advisory Group, the parents, teachers, students and the larger community of Range Lake as a whole. I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks.

Mr. Speaker, the Range Lake North School Parents Advisory Group has also been very active and vocal about the latest Yellowknife school space issue. I have had countless conversations with them. I have listened to them and discussed ideas. I value their opinions, commitment and thoughtfulness on this issue. I want to thank them for their hard work.

Mr. Speaker, as we leave today, our work doesn’t stop here. We will be doing intense travelling, doing public hearings on many bills before us. Our work will continue in our offices and communities. I look forward to being in my community with my constituents and spending every opportunity with them. I would like to wish everyone safe travels. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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