Mr. Speaker, the 1999 Canada Winter Games are being hosted in the city of Corner Brook in my home province.
The Canada games see our nation's finest young athletes represent their respective provinces and territories as they test their abilities in sporting competition.
I am pleased to stand today in the House and acknowledge the extraordinary accomplishments of one Newfoundlander who has distinguished himself with an exceptional performance at these games. Twenty-one year old Lee Churchill, a native of Hodge's Cove, Trinity Bay, has become a hero in Newfoundland and Labrador for capturing an amazing three gold medals in cross-country skiing. Over four days of competition, Mr. Churchill has single-handedly exceeded the highest number of gold medals ever won by the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
I ask my colleagues in the House of Commons to join with me in congratulating Mr. Churchill and indeed all the athletes who are in Corner Brook.