Debates of February 10, 2023 (day 136)

Date
February
10
2023
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
136
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr., Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Mr. Edjericon, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Jacobson, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. O’Reilly, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong.
Topics
Statements

Member’s Statement 1331-19(2): Eulogy for George Giroux Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. George Giroux was born on December 10th, 1979 and died on October 8th, 2022, at the age of 42, born in Yellowknife to George Giroux Senior and the late Denise Jerome. George is survived by two sisters, Kim and Sharlene Giroux, and his daughter Mercedes Pearl Sharlene Giroux. George was a Deninu Kue First Nation member and travelled with his father throughout his youth living in Fort Providence and Pine Point. George attended many schools as a result, making many lifelong friends, especially from Deninu Kue School. Always very respectful and well-mannered and polite, George grew up with the teaching of his grandparents and his father. He had extensive knowledge of the land and water that was reflected in many great hunting and fishing trips with his family and friends.

With the sad circumstances of George passing by drowning in the Slave River, his family wishes to express deep appreciation for all the searchers and recovery efforts to bring George home. A service was held on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022. George will be mourned and greatly missed by who all knew him. Mahsi.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member for Tu NedheWiilideh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and community at this time.

Members' statements. Member for Kam Lake.