Colleagues, I would like to draw your attention to the presence of two very special people in the gallery today. Verna Currimbhoy and Gay Kennedy will soon be retiring from the public service. Today marks the last sitting day of the House that these two valued employees will serve this institution.
Verna began her career in the public service in 1993 and has served as the Members’ secretary/receptionist since 1995.
Gay Kennedy began her public service career in 1980 and has served the departments of Economic Development, Energy and Resources Development, Public Works, Municipal and Community Affairs, and Health and Social Services. In 2008 she accepted a two-year appointment as the Assembly’s director of research and library services.
All in all these two employees take 47 years of experience and service with them when they retire. These two individuals have worked closely with all Members of the House and have earned their trust and their respect. To say they will be missed is an understatement.
I know I speak on behalf of all Members past and present when I offer my heartfelt best wishes to Verna and Gay as they move on to the next exciting stage of their lives. Good luck to both of you and please keep in touch with us.
The honourable Member for Monfwi, Mr. Lafferty.