Motion · S5M-17473 · 30 May 2019

Remembering Harry Hood

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays tribute to the football legend, Harry Hood, who died on 26 May 2019; recognises that Harry had a successful career with Celtic between 1969 and 1976, making 310 appearances and scoring 123 goals, including a hat-trick in 1973 against Old Firm rivals, Rangers; notes that, as a successful and respected businessman, Harry achieved his third lifetime achievement award at the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards in 2018; acknowledges that he was the founder of the Lisini Pub Co group and was admired by his staff and all who worked with him in the licensing industry; commends Harry's work in spearheading fundraising efforts, including supporting St Andrew’s Hospice and raising £50,000 for the Beatson Cancer Charity, which helped care for him throughout his illness; acknowledges that he was a devoted family man, and sends its condolences to Harry's wife, Kathleen, his children, Lisa, Siobhan and Nicholas, and his five grandchildren.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.