Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

They want to get involved with politics, Mr. Speaker , and they want to sit in this House one day. All because one person took a stand, followed their purpose and used it, Mr. Speaker , to make a difference. So in closing, Mr. Speaker —

—may I ask how much time I have left? [Laughter]

Can I ask how much time I have left? [Inaudible interjections]

In closing, Mr. Speaker — because I know everyone wants to get out of here and get home and get some dinner —I want to encourage our Government to continue going forward with their Throne Speech promises of introducing the S.T.E.A.M. Academy and also to go through with r evamping the middle school system because that is where the majority …

Or a scout. But Mr. Speaker , it is about being exposed to the opportunities. There are a lot of kids in Bermuda nowadays and football is what they love. There is a very small chance of a young Bermudian making it. Nahki Wells is a very good example of one. We can have many more, but the opportunity, the …

Thank you, Mr. Speaker . First off, I would like to start by offering condolences to the family of Mrs. Karen Graham, a consti tuent of mine from Warwickshire Drive. Next, I would like to offer congratulations to young Mr. Bakari Simons, a constituent of mine. He received a Government scholarship last month to co ntinue studying for his master’s …

So I would like to offer congratulations to that. Also, birthday congratulations —85 th birthday earlier this month to my grandmother, Ms. Norma Showers . And I would also like to associate [with] the condolences to Mr. Lee Holder. As a current football player, I have had the privilege of playing while he has been the referee or linesman. So …

Good morning, Madam Clerk. The Clerk: Good morning.

I would like to also second the nomination of Dennis P. Lister, MP for Sandys North Central, constituency 35, for Speaker of the House. The Clerk: Okay. So ordered. I will now ask the proposer and the seconder to please proceed and bring the Honourable Member . . . [Cr osstalk] The Clerk: With some duress. [Laught er] The Clerk: …

I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors, according to law. AFFIRMATION OF A N ASSEMBLYMAN MR. DENNIS LISTER III

I, being a Member of this pr esent Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conBermuda House of Assembly science in all equity and integrity during my continuance therein. AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE …