Madam Deputy Speaker, it is difficult to give a fitting tribute to a man with such an illustrious career in just one minute.
I joined Parliament in May of this year, and one of the first persons I spoke to was Mr Cleinwerck. He told me then that he would be retiring at the end of the year. He related his experiences as a Serjeant-at-Arms, including the Presidents under whom he had served.
From our discussions, I drew two conclusions. Firstly, that he was proud of the service that he has rendered to his country and, secondly, that, in spite of it all, he remained a humble and down-to-earth person.
What he did not know at that time was that I was a bundle of nerves, as I was about to take the Oath of Allegiance in the office of the Speaker, and that our discussion helped to calm me down.
We thank God for the service that you have rendered, sir, and wish you well in your retirement. Of course, we will hold you to the promise that you will write a book!
On behalf of Azapo, I bid you farewell and may God bless you and your family. Thank you.