Philipsburg:--- The President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell had to request permission from the Members of Parliament that showed up to the extra ordinary meeting to proceed with the meeting held in honor of the later former Lt. Governor Reinier van Delden.
Parliament convened the meeting to pay tributes to Van Delden in the presence of the bereaved family but eight members of Parliament failed to show up for the meeting.
Present on Thursday were the following members:-
- Gracita Arrindell.
- Johan Janchi Leonard.
- Petrus Leroy De Weever
- Roy Marlin
- William Marlin
- Dr. Lloyd Richardson
- Romane Laville.
Parliament needed eight members for a Quorum but only seven members showed for the meeting.
Those absent were:-
- Jules James
- Dr. Ruth Douglas
- Silvia Meyers
- Louie Laviest
- George Pantophlet
- Frans Richardson
- Hyacinth Richardson
- Patrick Illidge
Speakers at the extra ordinary meeting were Deputy Prime Minister Theo Heyliger, Faction leader of the United Peoples Party Romaine Laville, National Alliance Faction leader William Marlin, Democratic Party Faction leader Roy Marlin and the President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell. Visibly shaken during the meeting was the widow of the later Lt. Governor Van Delden and his son Philipe van Delden. The members of parliament also signed the book of condolence which was handed over to the family at the end of the meeting.
