(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am bearing sad news in my statement. Recently a person passed away due to illness. He was in his prime. His name was Tommy Manning. I'm not trying to remind his relatives of his death, but Tommy Manning was well-known within the NWT. He worked in the territories for a long time. He began his employment with the Hudson's Bay Company, now known as Northern Stores, many years ago. We send our condolences to his family and to his children, and especially to Joe Arlooktoo, his younger brother, who was a previous Member of the Legislative Assembly.
I stand before you, Mr. Speaker, to remember this person who worked with a great many of the people of the eastern Arctic and who was well-known. He was especially helpful as an interpreter for many of us who are unable to speak or understand English. He was helpful right up to the day of his death. Mr. Speaker, in closing I want to remind people to think about his family and the contributions that he made during his lifetime. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.