Born on November 24, 1916, Minnie has experienced an ever-changing Newfoundland and Labrador and has survived the hardships of raising a family in a rural area of our Province.

After the death of her first husband, William Quinton, who was lost driving a dog team in a snowstorm, Minnie soldiered on living, working and raising her children at the St. Anthony orphanage, until she eventually met and married her second husband, Llewellyn Hillier.

Although Minnie has been through some tough times, she thrives on her memories of the good times shared over the years with her family and friends. She is proud of her thirteen children, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they have all been blessed and impacted positively by her life.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join with me in extending a very happy ninety-third birthday to Minnie Hillier, with best wishes for good health and happiness in the future.