Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, February 28th, 2002 I will move the following motion.

I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that the Legislative Assembly sends the following message to Her Majesty:

To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty:

Most gracious sovereign Queen of Canada we, the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories of Canada, now in session, wish to extend to Your Majesty on this year marking the celebration marking the 50th anniversary of your accession, our sincere congratulations. The people of the Northwest Territories have been honoured to welcome Your Majesty and other members of the royal family to our land during your reign and have witnessed directly your inspiring example of devotion to duty and unselfish labour on behalf of the welfare of people in Canada and in the other nations of the Commonwealth. We trust that your gracious and peaceful reign may continue for many years and that the Creator will preserve Your Majesty in health and happiness.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.