Father God, thank You for Honourable David Marit as he serves our province as Minister of Agriculture, Minister responsible for the Sask Crop Insurance Corporation, and Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. Thank You for Hon. David Marit’s dedication to serving all the people of this province while maintaining strong ties to his community and constituents of Wood River. With the heavy responsibilities of his ministerial portfolios, we pray for David to have a clear mindset and the ability to administer efficiently. Bless David with peace in his heart and soul, knowing You have called him to public service, adding Your grace to help him accomplish much. Please surround David with wise counsel. May David stand strong to do what is right in times of adversity. Give David time to spend on the land to which he is so connected in the Wood River area. Heavenly Father, bless David with stamina, good health, and opportunities for recreation. Lord, keep his family secure and safe; bless his household abundantly. For these things we pray, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
David Marit was first elected MLA for Wood River in 2016. Born and raised in the area, he has very strong ties to his community. David was an active producer all his life until 2019 and is still a landowner. He began serving on RM Council in 1993 and in 1999 was elected to the SARM Board as Director for Division 2. He went on to serve as SARM Vice President, and eventually President, until winning the nomination for the Saskatchewan Party. David currently serves as Minister of Highways, Minister of SaskBuilds and Procurement, and Minister responsible for the Global Transportation Hub. He has previously served as Minister of Agriculture, Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, and Minister responsible for the Water Security Agency. He and his wife Lois have one son and late daughter that blessed the family with two granddaughters and one grandson.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]