Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues.
WHEREAS Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, which marks 60 years since her accession to the throne on February 6, 1952;
AND WHEREAS Her Majesty the Queen will become only the second United Kingdom monarch to mark 60 years on the throne;
AND WHEREAS Royal Jubilees celebrate significant periods in monarchs’ reign and national life;
AND WHEREAS such important milestones in Her Majesty’s personal and public life should be celebrated widely;
AND WHEREAS such events help reinforce the sovereign’s role as a focus for national identity and unity as people across the Commonwealth come
together to mark an important occasion for their head of state;
AND WHEREAS the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories wishes to join other Canadians in expressing their congratulations to Her Majesty on the 60th anniversary of her
accession.
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that the Legislative Assembly send the following message to Her Majesty:
Her Majesty the Queen, Most Gracious Sovereign, Queen of Canada:
We, the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories of Canada, wish to extend our sincere congratulations to Your Majesty on this year of celebration marking the 60th anniversary
of your accession.
The people of the Northwest Territories have been honoured to welcome Your Majesty and other members of the Royal Family to our land during your reign and have directly witnessed your inspiring example of devotion to duty and unselfish labour on behalf of the welfare of people in Canada and in the other nations of the Commonwealth.
We trust that your gracious and peaceful reign may continue for many years and that the Creator will preserve Your Majesty in health and happiness.
Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.