A special sitting of Tynwald Court is to be held on Tuesday May 22nd 2012 in recognition of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Members of the House of Keys and the Legislative Council will be joined by their Honours First Deemster Doyle, Second Deemster Corlett and Deemster Montgomerie for the sitting of the Court that will see the President of Tynwald, the Hon Clare Christian MLC, present an illuminated address on behalf of Tynwald to His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Mr Adam Wood for onward transmission to Her Majesty.
Madam President said: ‘Tynwald is proud to be playing its part in The Queen, Lord of Mann’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, with the presentation of an illuminated address to acknowledge Her Majesty’s 60 years of selfless service to the Crown.’
Commissioned by the Tynwald Management Committee and created by celebrated local artist Mrs Colleen Corlett, address incorporates Island themes and features the names of all Members of Tynwald on its reverse.
Members of the public are invited to attend the special sitting of Tynwald on May 22nd which will begin at 9.30 and is expected to conclude by 10am. Attendees are requested to take their seats no later than 9.20am.
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