Mr. Speaker, this summer was marked by the Atlanta Olympics. I want to take this opportunity to offer my congratulations to Marianne Limpert from Fredericton who did our country proud by winning a silver medal in swimming in the 200 metre individual medley.
Marianne is the first New Brunswicker ever to win a medal at a summer Olympic Games, and her hometown gave her a hero's welcome when she arrived back, even naming a street after her, Limpert Lane.
She now holds the Canadian record in her event and there will be a Marianne Limpert scholarship fund launched on October 4. It is important that we continue to support amateur athletes so they are able to follow their dreams. I know Marianne has inspired many young Canadians to attain their personal bests.
I look forward to meeting with Marianne when she and Fredericton's Hal Merrill, Paralypmic bronze medalist, meet with the Prime Minister next week.