Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On Friday, February 10, 2006, the winter Olympics officially began in Torino, Italy. Recently, Mr. Speaker, Sharon and Shirley Firth were recognized for their involvement in the sport of cross-country skiing. The two twins have represented Canada over a number of Olympics in the 1970s.
At this time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Mr. Rex Cockney of Tuktoyaktuk. Mr. Cockney also represented Canada Olympics in the 1970s and has received a number of medals in the Olympics. Mr. Cockney was an avid cross-country skier. I am proud to say that I have seen Mr. Cockney's collection of medals in his home.
Mr. Cockney not only represented Canada as a cross-country skier, Mr. Speaker, but he was also a very good athlete in the sport of hockey as part of the Grollier Hall Fliers.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to know Mr. Cockney as a neighbour of mine in Tuktoyaktuk. I would like to congratulate him on his accomplishments and see him this weekend. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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