Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, most of what we do here in the House is covered by the media to some extent. Something that is not covered by the media is how I spent my weekend, so I thought I would take the opportunity today in my Member's statement to just talk about the weekend that I had as I left to go home last Friday.
When I got home, I was able to attend the annual banquet of the Hay River Chamber of Commerce and see the swearing in of the new president. I would like to congratulate Doreen Farrents, who is the new president of the Hay River Chamber of Commerce and also thank Duane Morgan, who is the outgoing president, and who will serve as past president and will continue, I am sure, to be a good support to the chamber.
There was a new chamber executive and board of directors sworn in that was about half men and half women. That is very progressive for Hay River, because I remember a time when I was the only woman on the executive there serving as president for a few years.
At this function, Guy Turvey received the Alf Manson Citizen of the Year Award. Mr. Turvey is a very respected, very deserving recipient of this. He has been an educator and principal and volunteer-extraordinaire in the community for many, many years. So that was good to be able to take that in.
Mr. Speaker, as I had a chance to chat with the mayor on the weekend as well, I want to say that Hay River also seems to have turned a page in terms of partnerships, working with surrounding communities, leadership working together. I am very pleased with the positive outlook and approach that is being taken to the issues in Hay River.
I also had the opportunity to cook a meal in my home and entertain friends on Saturday night and have them over. I had an opportunity to get up on Sunday morning and, as usual, go to church with my family. I heard a very good sermon on Sunday from Corinthians on love. I will keep that in mind throughout the next few days here in the Legislature.
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That is the thing I love about going to church. It puts everything into perspective, right? Also, on Sunday afternoon, I had an opportunity to help my little girl with her science project. When I said good-bye to her Sunday night, she was very happy and enthusiastic that she had launched the work on her science project that she had due this week. I just had a great weekend. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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