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Motion · S5M-24245 · 25 Feb 2021

Commemorating the Centennial of Doctor James Laidlaw Maxwell Senior

Lodged by James Dornan Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes that 6 March 2021 is the Centennial of Dr James Laidlaw Maxwell Senior’s passing, one of the first Scottish missionaries, who introduced modern hospital and medicine to Taiwan in 1865 and began his medical and evangelistic works, which continued until his retirement; recognises Dr Maxwell’s contribution in pioneering a modern public health system, establishing Sin-Lao Hospital, the first western modelled hospital in Taiwan, and providing spiritual support to Taiwanese; welcomes that the Chunghwa Post Co in Taiwan will issue commemorative stamps of the portrait of Dr Maxwell; notes that the Presbyterian Church, both in Tainan and in the UK, will host a memorial concert and memorial service to honour the contributions that he made to society; believes that Scots abroad have made a significant contribution to the world, and pledges to respect Dr Maxwell’s memory by carrying on his work and remembering his contributions.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.