Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay special tribute to the employees of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, and in particular, those employees who have long service with this department.
It is important to recognize the contribution that long service employees make in the north. We recognize their value and how they play such an important part in the lives of every citizen. Their dedication and commitment to their work and to serving the people of the NWT is truly appreciated.
The department will be presenting Long Service Awards at a special gathering later this afternoon to the following MACA staff:
- Bev Drozda and Linda Weselowski for 20 years of service with the department
- Debbie Decker, Ilona Legler and Ron Tecsy for 15 years service
- Susan Craig, Susan Sheck, Nancy Marchiori, Buddy Williams and Myles Sartor for ten years service.
- In addition, there are two employees from the South Slave - Deh Cho region who have 15 years of service. They are, Gladys Bourke and Ron Hardisty.
Thank you all for your valued contributions and continued hard work.
I hope that today's presentation marks a memorable highlight of your public service careers with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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