so what does this motion do?

... A day in the life of Mr. Speaker ...

RESOLUTION NO. 2149 - Tuesday, March 27, 2007

HON. CAROLYN BOLIVAR-GETSON: Mr. Speaker, I hereby give notice that on a future day I shall move the adoption of the following resolution:

... Okay, so just to make sure this is clear, this isn't the actual resolution but only a motion to vote on the resolution at some time in the future ...

Whereas we were all relieved to hear that a missing boy, only two and one-half years old, had been found in the woods near Moser River just before dark last night after being lost for more than four hours; and

... sniff tearful intro, but hey, that's why we do it, right? ...

Whereas family members were quickly joined by volunteers, including the Sheet Harbour and area ground search and rescue team, with several other volunteer teams also on the way to the area; and

... yes, the volunteers did great, and deserve a nod ...

Whereas a potential tragedy was avoided due to the prompt response and coordination among ground search and rescue, the RCMP, our own Emergency Management Office, paramedics, volunteer firefighters and the Natural Resources helicopter crew;

... Oh, this is building nicely. Quite the crescendo, and now we're at the climax. Could this be for additional funds many SAR teams across the province desperately need? Finally!??? ...

Therefore be it resolved that all members of the House join the Tibert family of Moser River and acknowledge the life-saving efforts of those who helped return the boy to his family last night, cold and wet, but otherwise in good health.

Mr. Speaker, I request waiver of notice.

... oh, well acknowledgement is good too, but why include the "cold and wet, but otherwise"? Doesn't that kind of sound defeating? ...

MR. SPEAKER: There has been a request for waiver.

Is it agreed?

It is agreed.

Would all those in favour of the motion please say Aye. Contrary minded, Nay.

The motion is carried.

So what does this motion do? Anyone out there know? It's flattering and all, but not I'm sure what the point could possibly be other than PR for the MPPs who couldn't make it out to Moser River and kiss the toddler as he was being rescued. Hopefully, it's building to something. Maybe a record of such resolutions so that when it comes time to increase the funding there's something to lean on... Maybe. But I'm not holding my breath on that.

(Please excuse my cynicism. It's been a long week.)