Thank you, Members, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to thank the staff in the ministerial office, both Lisa Morgan and Joan Irwin. Although they've been there only a short time, I realize that without them, a Minister could get lost very quickly. I'd also like to recognize and thank the staff of the department. I'm fortunate because I believe MACA is one of the more respected departments and is recognized throughout the NWT as such.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my family. Before I came to this Assembly, I had lots of opportunities to travel but never to the extent that becoming a Member of this House has afforded me. For those of us who don't live in Yellowknife, being absent from home for long periods of time is very stressful on family life. I would like to recognize my wife, Susie, and thank her for being a single parent while I've been gone. I would like to thank all my children for forgiving me for all the occasions I haven't been available for them.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to say to all NWT residents, to Members of the House, and staff, have a safe and happy summer. I hope to run into all of you, in whatever capacity we may be in, in the future. Thank you, very much.
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