Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Young children and youth checked out the displays and basked in the comfort of a large and diverse community family coming together to celebrate a good life, then and now. Mr. Speaker, the weekend is over and now the town of Norman Wells' celebrations begin with many more activities which will last until Sunday, the 23rd of June.

I wish to thank the mayor, Kevin Diebold, for his support of the 2002 Reunion Committee. I also wish to acknowledge the Town of Norman Wells and the Norman Wells and District Chamber of Commerce, the Ernie MacDonald Corporation, the private businesses and government sponsors, and all the scores of volunteers for their great contribution and support of this worthy celebration.

Mr. Speaker, this weekend the people of Norman Wells showed everyone, including myself, all the kindness and hospitality that they are known for. We all look forward to returning this week to meet more people and attend the special events and concerts.

I invite you, Mr. Speaker, all the Members of this House and the people of the Northwest Territories to travel outside of your own communities and your own regions to take part in activities such as these. This reunion allows us to reflect and celebrate the enduring legacy of our people's efforts to build communities based on the solid mix of dreams and hard work. Please join me in congratulating this proud community for its many accomplishments and to wish it all the best for the future. Thank you.

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