Released on July 13, 1999
Premier Roy Romanow today thanked Ned Shillington for his service to
the province of Saskatchewan.
The premier was responding to the announcement that Mr. Shillington
will be resigning as a Member of the Legislative Assembly effective
immediately.
"Ned leaves with my most profound gratitude and respect, for having
devoted 24 years to principled and dedicated public service as an
MLA, a Cabinet minister and in Opposition," Romanow said.
Elected in 1975, Shillington was re-elected five times and served as
minister in the portfolios of Co-operatives, Education, Culture and
Youth in the Cabinet of Alan Blakeney. In the Romanow Cabinet,
Shillington served as minister in the portfolios of Crown Investments
Corporation, Finance, Labour, Justice and Attorney-General,
Intergovernmental Affairs, Provincial Secretary and Deputy Government
House Leader.
"I think that what really stands out is the dedication Ned showed to
his constituents, setting the highest possible standard as a model
MLA.
"Ned will now continue his life's journey, with its change and
movement, and he will travel this new road with the same
determination, the same energy, the same commitment, that made
him such an effective public servant.
"As he does, he will take with him my very best wishes and my
profound gratitude for his contributions to our government and to
our province," Romanow said.
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