Motion · S5M-21910 · 2 Jun 2020
Paying Tribute to Runa Mackay
The motion
That the Parliament notes the sad passing of Dr Runa Mackay; understands that Dr Mackay graduated in medicine from the University of Edinburgh in 1944, after which she worked serving the poor of Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society in the years before the formation of the NHS; further understands that, while working as a paediatrician in 1954, she accepted a six-month locum position in Nazareth, where she remained working to help Palestinian patients for a further 30 years; recognises her later work with Medical Aid for Palestine, initially through working in refugee camps, and in Hebron, before later becoming a trustee and a prolific fundraiser for the charity, and commends a life well lived in the service of the oppressed people of Palestine for over 60 years.
Supporters (9)
- Claudia Beamish 3 Jun 2020
- Sarah Boyack 3 Jun 2020
- Bill Kidd 3 Jun 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 3 Jun 2020
- Sandra White 3 Jun 2020
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 5 Jun 2020
- Neil Findlay 8 Jun 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 9 Jun 2020
- Ruth Maguire 13 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.