Forgive me. And in 1983 she did it again. As the first principal clerk of the Table Research Branch and later the clerk assistant, Research, she contributed greatly to this House's current status as a Commonwealth leader in procedural research and information.
In 1987, she became the first person to be appointed Deputy Clerk. In 1994, she took over the responsibility for administrative services, the position she will be leaving next month.
I know, my colleagues, that you will join me in recognizing Mary Anne's distinguished career. I want to wish you, Mary Anne, your husband Greg and your family, good health and every happiness in the years to come. You have done a great service for us here in the House of Commons and we are deeply appreciative.