Thank you. Yes, Mr. Whitford, rare, but when I do speak, I hope it's worthy. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to take this opportunity, Mr. Speaker, to do what many others in this Assembly have done and that is recognize the contributions of many in my constituency to deal with the issue of alcohol and drug abuse.

Members should be aware that the Hay River alcohol centre is probably one of the oldest organizations dealing with alcohol. There have been many successes and many failures, or so-called failures. But, the fact is, no matter what situation occurred, at least we were able to convince people that there is a need for them to deal with some of their personal issues, problems and development.

Mr. Speaker, I also want to pay tribute to those people in Aklavik, of the Aklavik Alcohol Committee. Historically, we have to recognize people like Danny and Annie B. Gordon, who were instrumental in the establishment of that committee. But, I also wanted to pay personal tribute to a lady who is our community school counsellor in Fort McPherson, a lady by the name of Hazel Nerysoo. Hazel Nerysoo has been involved in the development and establishment of a pride group in Fort McPherson. In the last three years, they've been attending most pride conferences and have been raising funds, even to this day, for people to take healing programs, particularly as they deal with personal drug and alcohol abuse, and solvent abuse. They are trying to get young people involved in community wellness and development.

Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this opportunity to say to those people and to the many staff who are working with these boards, committees and with our young. It is always our pleasure to see the commitment of our communities and our people. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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