Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as has been stated by some Members here, I too am glad that the most recent chapter in this Assembly has come to a close. There are many things that I am now looking forward to; the ability to speak to my constituents' issues on the floor of this House, not missing so many community events because of other travel commitments, spending more time with what is left of my family. My eldest son married this summer and lives in Edmonton now. My second son, Jeffrey, who was supposed to be in college this fall, has actually gone to Kiev in the Ukraine in Eastern Europe as a volunteer missionary. Thankfully, I still have one little person at home and with her recent election to student council, I need to get home to re-establish my political presence before she takes over the town.

Mr. Speaker, I also look forward to reconnecting with friends and constituents and having a relaxed time without the pressure of knowing that I will be catching an airplane the next day. I know that it will also be a relief for my husband, who has had to do double duty during the past two years. The role of Regular Members and Cabinet Minister is quite distinctively different and there are advantages to both and some disadvantages. I look forward to the ability to speak to many issues and speak to the issues of the government from a different perspective now. Thank you so much.

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