Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I was saying, I would hope that my colleagues will indulge maybe in considering the idea -- later on this week -- possibly of my absence from the Assembly so that I might attend this conference. It is not only in my constituency, but it is a conference that is dealing with a number of issues for which I am responsible, but I will only ask my colleagues. Mr. Speaker, one thing that attracted my attention is that the conference is entitled "Dedicated to the Youth of Today and to the Memory of the Youth who have Gone Before". I think that is a good title, particularly since many people have risen in this

House about the tragedy of many young people who have left us through difficult circumstances. And I do hope that we pay tribute to young that have gone but, even more important, that we lay the groundwork for a better life for young people in the future. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.