Mr Angus McConnell

That this House pays tribute to the life of Angus McConnell who has passed away at the age of 90 and remembers his tireless commitment to the life of East Kilbride and his lifelong service to that town; highlights Angus McConnell's 74 years on the East Kilbride YM committee, his pivotal role in the founding and success of the East Kilbride Sports Council, his life membership of the Scottish Amateur Football Association and the Scottish Amateur Football League, his life-long commitment to the East Kilbride Old Parish Church both as a congregant and as a Presbytery elder and his vital contribution to the East Kilbride Twinning Association with Ballerup in Denmark; draws particular attention to Angus McConnell's role as a torch bearer in the lead up to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and his commendation with a British Empire Medal for his contribution to sport; and thanks East Kilbride YM Football Club for their decision to rename one of their Kirktonholme pitches the Angus McConnell EKYM Memorial Pitch which will ensure that Angus's memory and love of support are remembered by future generations