 This is the day that we celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of incredible individuals who have made a contribution to their community. These individuals are so deserving, they are so inspiring. They make British Columbia a better place to live, to work, to raise their families. Incredible stories and incredible individuals that are here today. From every walk, from every community and stuff, it's really an honor to be associated with a group of people like that. Too many of us think, I'm too tired, I'm too old, I don't have enough time, and we think of a lot of reasons why we shouldn't do it, but you wonderful people, you put aside all of those things and you just move ahead and you give of your time and your energy for the benefit of our country. To be recognized in the company of this community of individuals from all over this great province who have dedicated their lives to making change for the less fortunate, with those who have served as leaders in philanthropy giving of their time and the resources to aid others, with those who have worked tirelessly to create a greater awareness and understanding of the diversity of our province, with those who have worked with our founding peoples, the First Nations, with those who have made our province richer through artistic and cultural expressions, and with those who have created programs to strengthen our youth, our elders, our physically and mentally challenged through education, health care, and social services, yes, to be recognized in this company truly makes my heart sing.