Motion · S5M-24141 · 15 Feb 2021
In Memory of Sydney Devine
The motion
That the Parliament notes with sadness the death of the veteran entertainer, Sydney Devine; notes that Mr Devine, who was born in Cleland, Lanarkshire, in 1940, sold over 15 million albums during a career spanning over seven decades; understands that, at the height of his career, Mr Devine supported musicians such as Roy Orbison and worked with the country legends, Charlie Pride and Dolly Parton; notes that Mr Devine was appointed an MBE for his services to music and was also honoured by the Scottish Music Hall Society with a lifetime achievement award; recognises his significant fundraising efforts for the Marie Curie Foundation, and sends its condolences to Mr Devine’s family and friends.
Supporters (25)
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 16 Feb 2021
- Annabelle Ewing 16 Feb 2021
- Neil Findlay 16 Feb 2021
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 16 Feb 2021
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 16 Feb 2021
- Christine Grahame 16 Feb 2021
- Bill Kidd 16 Feb 2021
- Richard Lyle 16 Feb 2021
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 16 Feb 2021
- Rona Mackay 16 Feb 2021
- John Mason 16 Feb 2021
- Joan McAlpine 16 Feb 2021
- Mark McDonald 16 Feb 2021
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 16 Feb 2021
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 16 Feb 2021
- Margaret Mitchell 16 Feb 2021
- Alex Neil 16 Feb 2021
- Stewart Stevenson 16 Feb 2021
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 16 Feb 2021
- Sandra White 16 Feb 2021
- Gil Paterson 17 Feb 2021
- Maureen Watt 19 Feb 2021
- Donald Cameron 22 Feb 2021
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 24 Feb 2021
- Ruth Maguire 1 Mar 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.