Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on 21 October 2009 ANC stalwart Albertina Sisulu celebrated her 91st birthday;
2) further notes the recent award that was bestowed upon her by Denosa in recognition of her contribution to the transformation of South Africa's health care system;
3) acknowledges that MaSisulu -
a) has a special place of honour in the long and difficult struggle in South Africa and has been at the forefront of the struggle for more than half a century and suffered cruel and vengeful persecution by the racist regime;
b) spent 10 years under house arrest and raised 5 children as well as nieces, nephews and grandchildren while her husband spent 25 years as a political prisoner; and
c) refused to be intimidated and never wavered in her commitment to the struggle for freedom and nonracism;
4) congratulates her on her birthday and on her award; and
5) wishes her many more years of health.
Agreed to.