Is anyone going to request unanimous consent?

We have with us in the Speaker’s Gallery some very special guests: Todd Decker’s wife, Zina; his daughter, Natalie, and son-in-law, Andrew; and Clerk’s office staff past and present, Grace, Lucie, Nadège, Gabriela, Peter, Julia and Meghan. We’re delighted to have you here as well.

I want to thank the members for those eloquent tributes, and on behalf of the office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, I thank you, Mr. Decker. It seems strange to be addressing the back of your head. Thank you for your devoted service to the people of Ontario and their Legislative Assembly. Farewell, dear and faithful friend.

Applause.

I have personally appreciated Mike’s steady hand over the last half a year and the leadership he’s provided to the Sergeant-at-Arms and precinct properties division of the Legislative Assembly.

As of June 19, Mike will reassume his role as director of the Legislative Protective Service, which he has been instrumental in building up over the past several years. I know his advice, support and the depth of experience that he has will be essential to our new incoming Sergeant-at-Arms and to the ongoing success of the Legislative Protective Service.

I want to ask all members to join me in thanking Mike Civil for his dedicated service to the assembly.

Applause.