Colleagues, I know that you join me in expressing great sadness over the recent passing of Mrs. Elaine Whitford.
Elaine was a wonderful ambassador who gracefully represented the Speaker's office, the Legislative Assembly and the NWT.
During their travels, both Elaine and Tony Whitford have made a deep and lasting impression on those who they have met.
Expressions of sympathy are being received from across the North, Canada and other parts of the Commonwealth. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony and his family at this time.
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