Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in 1991 I came into the circle here at the Legislative Assembly. As a Dene and former chief, I was never involved in government before and, of course, this was a very anxious and sometimes frightening experience for me, not knowing the rules which run this whole Legislative Assembly. So it was a very trying experience in the beginning in this Legislative Assembly. When I arrived, Mr. Hamilton, the Clerk, was here, and with his leadership and with his staff, I really greatly appreciated the support right from the very beginning and up to this day.
As other new Members during other elections joined the circle, I observed that he was equally supportive and very helpful in the whole process; personally, behind the scenes and in the House. Of course, we go by a lot of rules here. I've always said I don't know all the rules, and I leave it to the Clerk to provide that advice because I have too many other responsibilities out there to the people of the Northwest Territories to try to learn all the rules at the same time. It worked well for me and I really appreciate the support and the help that Mr. Hamilton provided to me and to this Legislative Assembly.
So I was very honoured and proud to be asked to make the motion. With that, thank you and good luck. Mahsi cho.
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