Motion · S6M-10669 · 28 Sep 2023
Applauding Colin Murray for His Courage and Contribution
The motion
That the Parliament applauds what it sees as the extraordinary courage and unwavering faith demonstrated by Colin Murray, a resident of Portsoy, for his outstanding accomplishment in publishing two books that chronicle his personal journey of living with a diagnosis of motor neurone disease; understands that these literary works encompass a wide spectrum of emotions, ranging from hope and joy to sadness and grief; further understands that Colin's primary motivation in penning these books is to provide solace and guidance to others who are grappling with the profound challenges of living with a terminal illness; acknowledges that the titles of these books are Life Matters: A Pastor Embracing Life in the Face of a Motor Neurone Diagnosis, and Life Matters: Confronting the Challenges of Our Time, and hopes that they will serve as a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration for individuals and families confronting similar adversities.
Supporters (24)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Sandesh Gulhane 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Roz McCall 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.