This Legislative Assembly, probably more so than other Legislative Assemblies in the country, plays host to an amazing array of people. We've hosted a number of Prime Ministers, Ministers, ambassadors, captains of industry, distinguished persons from across the country and around the world and, again, David always played a very important role. We've become known throughout the country as probably the greatest host Legislative Assembly.
I think to all of us, David is an absolutely essential component of this Legislative Assembly. He's helped, as I said, a succession of Speakers, Premiers, Cabinets and Members go through an amazing period of evolution in the Northwest Territories. It has also been an extraordinary period in Canadian history. I think we're all very proud -- I know we are -- of the fact that we run a unique Legislative Assembly in eight official languages with our consensus system. David's sense of humour, energy and ability to deal with a multitude of complex issues simultaneously has helped all of us through some difficult times.
David is an advisor, an organizer, a social worker, travel agent and, most importantly, to all of us, a friend. Madam Speaker, when the dean of the House, Mr. Pudluk, concludes his Member's statement we have, what we think, is an appropriate gift for our Clerk. Thank you very much, Madam Speaker.
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