Success for the 36th John Thomson Football Tournament

That the Parliament recognises the contribution of the John Thomson Memorial Committee, which was founded in 1983 to promote John's memory in his home town of Cardenden and the surrounding area, and in particular its impact on the quality of life for people, especially youngsters, in the community through the annual primary school football tournament, which is open to all boys and girls, irrespective of background or ability in the area; further recognises the service to the community of a founding member of the Committee, Alex Burns, whose service to his community through his work as Chairperson of the Community Council and involvement in many other local groups, was recognised in 2004 when he was appointed an MBE by The Queen; congratulates Alex on his 36th year of organising the John Thomson Tournament in 2019, and also congratulates every child who took part.