Mr. Speaker, I take this opportunity to commend our Canadian athletes at the Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
These athletes deserve our full support and recognition for their hard work and the commitment they have shown to excellence in their sport.
I wish to make special mention of one such athlete, Susan Auch, a resident of my riding of Calgary North who on Saturday, February 19, 1994 captured a silver medal in the 500-metre speed skating competition at Hamar Olympic Hall. Susan is the first Canadian woman to win an Olympic medal in long track since 1976.
On behalf of the residents of Calgary North I want to extend sincere congratulations to Susan Auch for her outstanding achievement.