the Bermuda Junior Chamber's Outstanding Young Person of the Year awards.

Both Mrs. Maria Davis and Miss Shanda Simmons "are very deserving of this award'', Opposition Sen. Trevor Woolridge said, leading the congratulatory remarks.

He noted 33-year-old Mrs. Davis' 12 years of hard campaigning against drug abuse and efforts as coordinator of the international drug prevention magazine Listen.

Sen. Woolridge also noted 29-year-old Miss Simmons' work as chairman of the Women's Resource Centre (formerly Rape Crisis Centre).

"Both of them are currently making valuable contributions to this community,'' he said.

Senator Norma Astwood noted that the chamber is celebrating its 40th anniversary and it is significant that two women were chosen from 50 nominees.

Sen. Astwood said the five finalists, including three males, should also be congratulated along with the Bermuda Junior Chamber which started the Island-wide clean-up campaign.

Opposition Senate Leader Sen. Alex Scott said the Lions Club of Bermuda and Mrs. Davis should have been included in the list of those awarded -- last Friday at City Hall -- for their efforts in the fight against drug abuse.

He also asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Mrs. Olive Marie Trott of Pembroke West, who was a teacher for 35 years and came from a distinguished family of teachers.

Sen. Scott also asked the Senate to send condolences to the family of the late Mr. Henry A.J. Simons of Cedar Hill, who was an upholsterer by trade and "man of many talents''.

He also asked the upper house to wish their colleague PLP Sen. Ira Philip a speedy recovery.

Sen. Woolridge asked that condolences be sent to the wife and son of Mr.

Neville Raymond Somner, "a young Bermudian of 40 who made a valuable contribution to Bermuda in a very interesting way''.

Sen. Woolridge noted that Mr. Somner worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines and was featured prominently in the airline's advertising.

"He leaves behind his wife, Dawnette, son Neville-Blake, parents and parents-in-law,'' Sen. Woolridge said. "I ask that the Senate send its expression of sympathy.'' Government Sen. Wendell Hollis noted that Mr. Somner was the first black student to attend Whitney Institute.

"Mr. Somner and I were classmates for two years at Whitney Institute, 1964-1965,'' Sen. Hollis said. "In addition to putting Bermuda on the international map, Mr. Somner also at 11 or 12 years old was the first black student to attend Whitney Institute.'' UBP Sen. Maxwell Burgess , who grew with Mr. Somner, said to some degree Mr.

Somner started the integration process, of those his age, "in a meaningful way''.

UBP Sen. Jerome Dill asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Mrs. Iontha (Doris) Braithwaite of St. John's Road, Pembroke.

Sen. Astwood concurred with remarks about Mr. Somner and Mrs. Braithwaite.