Dear Editor,
Who can ignore her remarkable capacity to prevent parliament from becoming a defunct entity? And, could there be a substitute for this literary mind, in such a challenging period of our history? Sandwiched between frustration of stagnation and a passion to steer the legislative branch of government, this courageous warrior is determined to press forward with unyielding tenacity – a journey that can be compared to steadying a Boeing 747, packed with unruly passengers. Even though she did not get to execute as many plans as were drafted, her commitment has allowed her to withstand the torrents of pressures, designed only to retaliate.
This politician is savvy, charismatic, one of a kind, and exceedingly admirable - an undisputable claim and a powerhouse to wrestle with. If there were medals for being poised; demonstrating an assortment of diplomacy; utilizing the English language effectively and maintaining order in parliament; undoubtedly, she would capture every one of them. The decades of experience within this political arena have given her countless opportunities to study the science of psychology. So, whenever she is confronted with a series of inept and juvenile behaviours, she exhibits her position of authority, by responding with grace and still seizes the moment for incidental teaching.
Besides this boundless experience and knowledge of government, it is quite obvious that this team leader is a bookworm, which gives her an enormous leverage over her colleagues. Here is where she has the advantage of knowing exactly when to quote the various articles within the Constitution, and how to apply them to the subject at hand. She also makes use of the opportunity to share clippings from other destinations and recommends certain books that can elevate the level of thinking in parliament. If this maestro is being interrupted to handle an unusual request, her eyes would reveal her emotions; yet, she remains focused and even more determined to proceed with the planned agenda.
Through the turbulent times, this gifted politician looked through the prism of intelligence, in order to maintain her composure. Despite the attempt by some to interrupt the trajectory to move ahead, she always focused on the principles of team building. This is customer service, provided at its highest level of excellence!
It is regrettable that members of parliament took for granted, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be students of a master class. I wish that I could have gotten an invitation to spend just a day with her.
This kind of talent is rare and can sometimes be incompatible with one’s position. Compared to her previous functions in the capacity of Leader of Government and Prime Minister respectively, it is as if this role were tailored to suit. So, who is more qualified to proceed in establishing a well-functional and highly-regarded parliament? Without bias, the credentials match perfectly to the one and only, Chairlady of Parliament Sarah We scot-Williams - a politician who has left an indelible mark on how to conduct the proceedings of a parliamentary system.
Joslyn Morton
