Deputy Speaker, the ACDP shares in the sentiments wishing Mr Godfrey Edward Cleinwerck Godspeed in his retirement, after a lifetime of public service. He has served in Parliament through the terms of six successive Presidents, under four Speakers and six successive Secretaries to Parliament. This is no mean feat.
He has met various heads of state and dignitaries and led their ceremonial processions into Parliament. We will indeed miss his booming voice that announces the arrival of such dignitaries and the Speaker.
Mr Cleinwerck is an inspiration to us all in always being prepared to go the extra mile. He has always spoilt visitors to Parliament with parliamentary publications. On one occasion he made such a fuss of American visitors that they acknowledged his kindness to the American President, Barack Obama.
The ACDP will miss your kindness, sir, and your willingness to help at all times. We wish you God's richest blessings on retirement. We pray that the Lord will bless all your endeavours, particularly as you have resolved to give more time to serving Him in your church. Thank you and God bless you.