Mr. Speaker, I stand today to advise the House of the passing of a great educator yesterday in Yellowknife.
Mr. Cliff King of Inuvik was a dedicated teacher working for more than 30 years in Inuvik at the Samuel Hearne Secondary School. Mr. King will long be remembered as a teacher with a keen sense of humour who cared for his students, his profession and his community. He was a part of the school community, giving of himself in ways too numerous to mention. Many people in Inuvik will remember the 25 years Mr. King dedicated to his hockey teams and those he coached.
He demonstrated dedication not only to his students, but also to his profession. Most recently, Mr. King served as a vital member for the Northwest Territories Teachers' Association, in the current collective bargaining sessions here in Yellowknife.
His passing will be a great loss to our teaching community in the North, and for the community of Inuvik.
Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife Jodie and sons David and Jason. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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