Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Saturday evening I had an opportunity to go to Hay River and attend the 80th birthday of Mr. McBryan. Mr. McBryan came to the Northwest Territories in 1937 and they had a celebration in Hay River for him. He has been on the town council since 1962, I believe. He is one of the longest standing, sitting members in the municipal council in the Western Territory sitting on the municipal council, whether it be mayor or councillor for 30 some years, I believe. He is also very involved in flood watch in Hay River. He is very involved in the community, volunteering for many things and I would just like to say a Happy Birthday to Mr. McBryan of Hay River and I hope for many more birthdays. I would like to thank the town of Hay River for the invite down there to help them celebrate Mr. McBryan's 80th birthday and many years of service for the community of Hay River.
We heard many, many good stories that evening in Hay River, funny ones, as well as very serious ones. I always have a lot of respect for elders no matter what culture they come from, we owe them a lot. They have done a lot for the north. Mr. McBryan has done a lot for not only Hay River, but for the Northwest Territories in general and I know that Mrs. McBryan will be watching the Legislative Assembly today and, I hope for her that my tie is acceptable and I am standing as straight as I can and, with that, the best of luck to the both of them. Mahsi. Thank you.
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