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Motion · S6M-01515 · 4 Oct 2021

Billy Herd’s Legacy Continues with Posthumous Local Hero Award

Lodged by Siobhian Brown (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays a posthumous tribute to Billy Herd from Prestwick, a local campaigner and charity fundraiser, who passed away at the age of 79 last month; acknowledges that Billy received a Local Hero Award from the Scottish Parliament for his fundraising efforts across Ayrshire over the years, and understands that Billy thought the award was a real honour and was looking forward to the opening of the Scottish Parliament in October; appreciates the lifetime of dedication Billy gave to charity work, including his fundraising efforts for the Ayrshire Hospice, Clic Sargent, the Save Malcolm Sargent House Campaign, and Whiteleys Retreat; celebrates his life and the example he set as community champion, and sends its best wishes and condolences to his family as they persevere through this difficult time.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.