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I rise today to congratulate Murray Penney of Port Hope
Simpson from the Coast of Labrador, who recently
received an invitation to the 2009 United States
Presidential Inauguration set for January in Washington,
D.C.
Murray is a fourth-year student at Memorial
University, but the history of him receiving this
invitation dates back to when he was a Grade 11 student
at D.C. Young School, in Port Hope Simpson. At that time
he took part in a Global Young Leaders Conference in
Washington and New York City.
Mr. Speaker, this conference was an explanation and
simulation of the United Nations Security Council and
the United Nations General Assembly and the United
Nations Trade Dispute Board. They demonstrated how
things work at the highest levels of organization within
the world.
Murray was recognized at this conference for his
leadership skills and later received an invitation to
attend a similar conference about two years ago which
was now followed by his most recent and most prestigious
invitation to attend the Presidential Inauguration.
Mr. Speaker, Murray is a testament to the capability
of our young people throughout Newfoundland and Labrador
and how they are recognized on a global scale. He is to
be commended for his efforts which led to this
opportunity to participate in an historic event in
American history.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Murray Penney on his
achievements, and I ask the Members of the House of
Assembly to join with me in extending our
congratulations to him for receiving an invitation and
being able to participate in the 2009 United States
Presidential Inauguration.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
