...and he has had tremendous support from his family. I think not only do we owe David a vote of thanks and gratitude, we owe his family also a vote of thanks and gratitude.

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David, as have many people in this room, came up through the ranks of local government. David served in Cambridge, Aklavik and Fort Simpson, which is where I first met David in the late 1970s. He became Clerk Assistant in June of 1980, and last year there were a number of Members' statements because David celebrated 10 years as Clerk.

David has, over the years, provided advice to Speakers, to committees and to individual Members of the House. He has been responsible for the smooth flow of information from the Cabinet to the Legislative Assembly. David was also responsible for the amazing logistics of moving this Legislative Assembly across the territories. We met in gyms and schools and in various locations. To the outside, it all seemed very, very smooth, but I think all of us know the incredible complexity of moving this organization around the territories. Behind all of that was David Hamilton.

David has also been a very strong link to the Canadian Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

Madam Speaker, could I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement?