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Tourism, Culture and Recreation
March 20, 2012

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation:

Team Newfoundland and Labrador Congratulated on Success at
Special Olympic Canada Winter Games

Mr. Speaker, I am thrilled to rise in this Honourable House today to highlight the recent success of Team Newfoundland and Labrador at the 2012 Special Olympic Canada Winter Games held in St. Albert, Alberta.

The team of 27 athletes and 14 volunteers won a total of 20 medals at the games. This is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the efforts of everyone involved.

Participation in these games and other activities would not be possible without the dedication and combined efforts of the athletes, families, coaches, volunteers, staff, and board members of Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador. I commend all who have played a part in the team’s success.

The Premier was honoured to attend the ceremony to commission the Newfoundland and Labrador team just before they headed to Alberta to compete in the games. She was struck by the energy, passion and enthusiasm of the athletes and their supporters. In the face of such eager dedication and commitment, we cannot help but be inspired to strive for excellence in our own lives.

Mr. Speaker, Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador serves over 500 people with intellectual disabilities in this province and provides them the opportunity to engage in activities like the games.

Our government is proud to support their work, which achieves one of the key objectives of our recreation and sport strategy, Active, Healthy Newfoundland and Labrador – to increase opportunities for participation, particularly by those in under-represented groups.

On behalf of our government and the people of our province, I congratulate Team Newfoundland and Labrador on their achievements, and commend them for being outstanding ambassadors for our province. I wish them continued success. I also extend very best wishes to Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador as they prepare to host the Special Olympics Winter Games in Corner Brook in 2016!

2012 03 20             1:45 p.m.

 
 
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