Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I gave my reply to the opening address this afternoon, I commented and gave thanks to many people and organizations. Some of you may have noticed that I didn't mention my family. Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this opportunity to send a special message of thanks to my wife, Dolly, and my children, Andrea and Murray.

Mr. Speaker, the work of a Member of the Legislative Assembly takes over your life. There are great demands on your time, you're away from home a lot and work can be very stressful. You can only be successful in representing your constituents if you are free to focus fully on their issues and concerns. Without the tremendous support of my wife Dolly and my children, I would be unable to work as hard as I do for the people of my region.

I thank my family for their patience and understanding through these last four years. As I, again, go to the people of North Slave to ask for their support this fall, I will do so knowing that my family will be there for me, encouraging me every step of the way. To my family and all the people in my region who have supported me during the 12th Assembly and will continue to support me, my sincere thanks. Mahsi.

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