condolences be sent to the family of the late Mr. Nicholas Roque who he described as a quiet man "short in stature but tall in the community.'' He also asked that congratulations be sent to the family of the late Mrs.

Hazel Gibbons.

Mr. Furbert asked that congratulations be sent to the Bermuda Philharmonic choir and the businesses that sponsored it.

Ms Jennifer Smith (UBP) asked that condolences be sent to the family of the late Dr. Olivia Tucker the first black woman to graduate from the Columbia School of Pharmacy.

The Shadow Education Minister also asked that congratulations be sent to Mr.

Steve Simons who graduated top of his class as a chef at the Bermuda College.

Government Whip Mr. John Barritt asked that congratulations be sent to Mr.

Arnold Bothello who organised the emergency medical technician's course that 35 Bermudians recently passed.

Shadow Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Leon (Jimmy) Williams asked that congratulations be sent to Andre and Frances Dismont and Mr. and Mrs.

DeLloyd Robinson who opened a book store in St. George's.

Shadow Youth and Sport Minister Dr. Ewart Brown asked that gymnast Ms Laura Murphy be congratulated on her achievements and that congratulations also be sent to Mr. Kenneth Dill, who graduated with honours from the Howard University School of Engineering.

Mr. David Dodwell (UBP) asked that congratulations be sent to the curator and volunteers at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo for the activities they laid out at a recent open house.

Health and Social Services Minister the Hon. Quinton Edness asked that congratulations be sent to the Bank of Butterfield and its architects for repatriating a Front Street building while still preserving its Bermudian architecture.