Motion · S3M-06658 · 24 Jun 2010
Running from Oppression into the Record Books
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates the Eritrean-born runner, Robel Nagash, for being the first to cross the line in the 2010 Glasgow Men’s Health 10k event and taking 1 minute and 3 seconds off the course record; notes that Mr Nagash is an asylum seeker considered to be fleeing military conscription in his politically unstable homeland; further notes that the Glasgow Men’s Health event is designed to encourage people in Scotland to have better health both mentally and physically; believes that this year’s event also highlighted the contributions that asylum seekers can make to Scottish society; wishes the event success in the years to come, and further wishes Robel Nagash every success in future events.
Supporters (12)
- Dr Alasdair Allan 25 Jun 2010
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 25 Jun 2010
- Joe FitzPatrick 25 Jun 2010
- Bill Kidd 25 Jun 2010
- Robin Harper 28 Jun 2010
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 28 Jun 2010
- Elaine Smith 28 Jun 2010
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 29 Jun 2010
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 29 Jun 2010
- Hugh O'Donnell 29 Jun 2010
- Gil Paterson 1 Jul 2010
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 13 Jul 2010
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.