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Former leader of the People’s National Congress, Robert Corbin, and Pandit Mr. Reepu Daman Persaud, of the People’s Progressive Party were honored on Thursday by Parliament for their outstanding services throughout the years.Mr. Reepu Daman Persaud, O.R., served as a Member of Parliament for the People’s Progressive Party from May 18, 1965 to May 2,Sammy Sosa Cubs Jersey, 2006. During this time he served inter alia, as Chief Whip, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee,Babe Ruth Red Sox Jersey, Chairman of the Constitution Reform Select Committee and Leader of the House.The motion to have them recognized was brought by Clement Rohee of the PPP/C and Volda Lawrence of APNU.It was stated that the National Assembly acknowledges that the Parliament has been served with honour and distinction by outstanding leaders and Members of Parliament over the many decades.Persaud, according to members of the House, has been recognized for his unparalleled knowledge and skills on the conduct of parliament,Luis Aparicio White Sox Jersey, parliamentary rules and procedures, norms and conventions which were most particularly needed when he guided this National Assembly with a steady and fair hand in periods which are now considered critical and historic with regard to the evolution of our country’s present day constitutional and parliamentary architecture.Corbin served continuously as a member of the National Assembly from August 2, 1973 to October 28, 1997 and from April 1, 2001 to January 15, 2012, totaling a period of 35 years 9 months and 26 days.Corbin,David Price Red Sox Jersey, during the above mentioned period, served Guyana as Member of Parliament, Parliamentary Secretary, Minister of State,Kosuke Fukudome Cubs Jersey, Senior Minister, Deputy Prime Minister,Clay Buchholz Red Sox Jersey, and on one occasion was sworn in to act as President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.Corbin also served during the above period as an Opposition Member of Parliament holding several shadow portfolios. He retired as Leader of the Opposition. The former Parliamentarian, according to colleagues, was actively involved in debates, policy decisions and other activities and has made a sterling and exemplary contribution. |
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