RETIREMENT OF STEVE DAVIS OBE FROM PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER

That this House congratulates Steve Davis OBE, an established resident of Romford, upon his recent retirement from the sport on a long and fruitful career in the world of professional snooker ; recalls that he developed his skills at the Luciana Snooker Club in Romford during the 1970s and went on to achieve six World Championships in 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1989 as well as a record six UK Championship titles; considers him to be a true gentleman of the sport and a great ambassador for British sport in general; thanks him for his many years of service to the iconic British sport of snooker; and wishes him a healthy and happy retirement from the sport to which he has given so much.