Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Madam Speaker, I wish to inform the Members of the Legislature of a number of awards which were recently made by the RCMP in honour of a number of residents in the Northwest Territories.
Commanding Officer Chief Superintendent Brian G. Watt of the RCMP "G" division presented long service awards, along with two commendation citations to 10 individuals on October 28, 1994. The awards presentation occurred at approximately 3:00 pm in the great hall of the Legislative Assembly.
Three long service awards, for 25 years of service were presented to Staff Sergeant Rod O'Brien, Sergeant Jimm Barr and Corporal Brian Vanstone.
Five long service awards, for 20 years of service, were presented to Staff Sergeant Dave Grundy, Sergeant Rick McKillican, Corporal Glen Morash, Corporal Jon Forsythe-Erman and Corporal Ron Jones.
Charlie Thomassie of Resolute Bay was the recipient of the Commissioner's commendation to a civilian. The award was in recognition of the assistance given to the RCMP in the apprehension of an individual who was discharging a firearm in the community.
The commanding officer's commendation to an RCMP member went to Corporal Nolan Butts.
Madam Speaker, I am sure that the Members of the Legislative Assembly will join with me in congratulating these individuals. Mahsi.
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