The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety:

Speaker, individuals in the province’s law enforcement community are regularly giving back to their communities. We see this on display every year for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics.

While June 5 to 12 is recognized as Law Enforcement Torch Run Week, events have been held throughout the province over the past couple of months to raise public awareness and fundraise for Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador.

Beginning in Newfoundland and Labrador in 1989, corrections staff, sheriff’s officers and members of the RNC and RCMP have participated in various events to support the activities of Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador. The funds raised go to an organization that empowers and motivates athletes, enabling them to inspire others through their determination and outstanding accomplishments.

Members of Newfoundland and Labrador’s law enforcement agencies demonstrate their dedication not only in their professional duties, but also through the many ways they contribute to their communities all year long.

Speaker, I ask all honourable members to join me in celebrating Law Enforcement Torch Run Week and thanking all those who participate to support our impressive Special Olympics athletes.