From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
PM Christie expresses condolences on the passing of former Senator Mizpah Tertullien
May 19, 2015 - 8:37:28 AM
Press Statement by The Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry G. Christie:
I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of former PLP Senator and popular psychologist and commentator, Mrs. Mizpah Tertullien.
Mrs. Tertullien endured a lengthy illness with grace and dignity. Although she had not been a part of public life for many years, Mrs. Tertullien will be remembered for her engaging personality, erudition, eloquence, and patriotism. She was a respected commentator on a wide range of matters affecting the social and mental health of our nation. She was well positioned to do so based on her training and practice as a psychologist and family counsellor.
The PLP family will recall Mrs. Tertullien with special affection. She was an active and vocal participant in the affairs of the Party over many long years, particularly at National General Council meetings and at annual National Conventions. In addition, Mrs. Tertullien showed remarkable courage in standing for election as the Party’s standard bearer in what was then the practically unwinnable Shirlea constituency. Although unsuccessful in these forays into the electoral arena, Mrs. Tertullien nonetheless impressed friends and foes alike with her tenacity and ability to speak to the issues with both intellectual power and passion.
As a Senator, Mrs. Terullien was always well prepared for debate, thoroughly researching the matters before her, and always addressing the Senate in a way that was both relevant and interesting. Although she was a woman of very firm and definite views she always accorded respect to those who espoused contrary views. In doing so she set a fine example of parliamentary decorum and collegiality.
On behalf of the government and people of The Bahamas, the Progressive Liberal Party, and on my own behalf, I extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Mizpah Tertullien, an outstanding lady who performed creditably in a variety of important spheres of national life and in so doing did much to advance the interests of her beloved Bahamas.
May she rest in peace.
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