House of Assembly Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2) 52 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Commencement Commencement HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY Tuesday 5 February 2013 The house met at 11:00. The CLERK: Honourable members, I have today received the following letter from the Speaker: Dear Mr Clerk It is with regret that I resign as Speaker of the House as of Tuesday, 5^th February 2013. I want to thank this Parliament for the honour of becoming the first female Speaker of the House of Assembly. I have enjoyed my role and the opportunities it has given me to show young women that they can follow their dreams. As the first female Speaker, I believe I was able to bring to the role a different approach, and I worked hard for changes both in the chamber, and in the building. I would like to thank all Parliament House staff for their efforts at all times to make this place function so well and I recognise the support they have given to me and to all members in this place. I especially would like to thank the Clerk, Malcolm Lehman for his wise counsel. Whilst I'm sad to leave the role of Speaker, I will continue to serve this Parliament in whatever capacity I can, and will ensure that the people of Giles, and indeed, all rural areas have the best representation they deserve. I wish this Parliament well and offer my congratulations to the new Speaker. It is a privilege and honour that I have appreciated, and have served with my full commitment. Yours faithfully Hon Lyn Breuer MP Speaker of the House of Assembly Member for Giles Honourable members House of Assembly Honourable members: Hear, hear!