As your Speaker it is very rare that I speak in the House, but I do take this opportunity as a parliamentarian, as one of you, to express our great vote of thanks to you, Mr. Spicer.
You have brought distinction to your profession. Witness the title of Librarian Emeritus. There can be no higher honour paid.
You leave us here with a wealth of books and in a sense a wealth of knowledge in this edifice. But more than that you have prepared countless parliamentarians by making information accessible to them, on which they can make rational and good decisions and good laws for all Canadians. You have done a great service to us here in the House and your service has extended to your country even beyond this House.
Sir, you are well worthy of all of the accolades that you have heard on this day.
As Speaker, I wish you the very best of health. I hope that you and Helen will enjoy all of your many years to come, as much as
you have helped us to enjoy those years that we served here as parliamentarians. I do thank you, sir.