Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to inform this House of a joyous occasion. On November 1, next weekend, there will be a marriage in my family. My first begotten son, Roy Junior, will be married to Lyla Fraser, the youngest daughter of Peter Fraser who is a former Member of this House. Pete is a former Member of this House. Mr. Speaker, the ceremony will occur in the Great Hall here which is available to anyone who wants to use it for such occasions. Lyla, is a bright, cheerful and hard working young lady and she has been a welcome addition to our family. Roy Junior, of course, takes after his dad and he is also bright, cheerful and hard working. I am sure he makes a welcome addition to the Fraser family.
Mr. Speaker, I mentioned that Lyla made a welcome addition to our family and I would like to give an example of that. The young couple met in Yellowknife while my wife and I were in school in Saskatoon, not too long after that, they decided to get a post-secondary education. They both attained certificates in management and Roy Junior also has a Bachelor of Management. In a few months, Lyla will be finished her Bachelor of Arts with majors in both political science and native studies. She is doing work experience in Yellowknife to finish her final course requirements. We are very proud of these two young people. Mr. Speaker, nobody in this House is a spring chicken. In fact, I am glad nobody had the big one after that marathon yesterday. We all know there can be trying times in a marriage. There are trials and tribulations, good time and bad times and people need to work hard to maintain a good working marriage. These young people have shown level-headedness, perseverance and foresight. One of the first things they did together was to get a university education. I am sure the same level-headedness, perseverance and foresight will prevail. They will have a long and happy marriage and bring us many bright, cheerful and hard working grandchildren, like their grandfather. I am sure all the honourable Members of this House join my wife and I and Pete and Ellen in wishing our children well in their years ahead. Thank you.
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