Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS David M. Hamilton was appointed Clerk of the Legislative Assembly on March 10, 1983;

AND WHEREAS Mr. Hamilton has provided devoted and exemplary public service to the Legislative Assembly as its Clerk for more than 20 years;

AND WHEREAS during Mr. Hamilton's tenure as Clerk, the system of democratic and responsible government in the Northwest Territories has undergone rapid and significant change;

AND WHEREAS Mr. Hamilton will retire as Clerk of the Legislative Assembly on October 9, 2003;

AND WHEREAS it is customary for Legislative Assemblies to recognize and express their gratitude for such long and distinguished service;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that the Legislative Assembly expresses its sincere gratitude to Mr. David M. Hamilton for his dedicated and exemplary service to this House;

AND FURTHER that the Legislative Assembly designate David M. Hamilton as an Honourary Officer of this Legislative Assembly with an entree to the Chamber and a seat at the Table.

Thank you.

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