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Motion · S6M-08794 · 2 May 2023

Kirkwall Care Home Manager Retires After 30 Years

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament pays tribute to Shirley Miller on her retirement as manager of St Rognvald’s House care home, in Kirkwall; notes that Shirley has worked at St Rognvald’s for over 30 years, and has been manager since 2015; understands that Shirley’s retirement was marked with a special celebration with cake and gifts on 28 April 2023, with care home residents and staff in attendance; commends Shirley’s commitment to returning to St Rognvald’s as a volunteer in retirement, to continue to serve the community and do the job that she loves; acknowledges Shirley’s belief that caring is not "just a job", and that it offers a sense of fulfilment and meaning; celebrates all those who do what it sees as the crucial and important work of providing care to those who need it, and hopes that Shirley will have a long and happy retirement.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.