Motion · S5M-18267 · 17 Jul 2019
Keith and Marie Briggs, Inspirational Family of the Year
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Keith and Marie Briggs, who are from Earlston, on being named Inspirational Family of the Year by the pregnancy research charity, Tommy’s, at its annual awards ceremony in London; understands that Keith and Marie have worked with CHAS to found the project, Joe’s Toes, which funds hand or foot casts of stillborn or neonatal lost babies for bereaved parents; acknowledges that it was founded in memory of their son, Joe, who was stillborn because of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome; understands that, through other ventures, the couple have raised over £9,000 for charity; thanks Keith and Marie for their hard work in supporting bereaved parents, and wishes them all the best.
Supporters (12)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 17 Jul 2019
- Peter Chapman 17 Jul 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 17 Jul 2019
- Alexander Stewart 17 Jul 2019
- Bill Kidd 18 Jul 2019
- Ruth Maguire 18 Jul 2019
- Margaret Mitchell 18 Jul 2019
- Tom Mason 19 Jul 2019
- Annie Wells 25 Jul 2019
- Liz Smith 29 Jul 2019
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 30 Jul 2019
- Jeremy Balfour 1 Aug 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.