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Motion · S6M-12172 · 14 Feb 2024

Holocaust Survivor, Henry Wuga, Celebrates 100th Birthday

Lodged by Jackson Carlaw Standard Motion 54 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Holocaust survivor and Giffnock resident, Henry Wuga, on reaching his 100th birthday; notes that Henry was born in Nuremberg on 23 February 1924, and arrived into the UK on the Kindertransport in 1939; understands that, after entering the UK on the Kindertransport, Henry was sent to Glasgow and he was later evacuated to Perth following the commencement of the Second World War; further understands that Henry worked at a restaurant when later returning to Glasgow, and that he met his future wife, Ingrid Wolff, who also came to the UK on the Kindertransport, at the German and Austrian refugee centre in the city; notes that Henry and Ingrid married on 27 December 1944, and that they ran a Kosher catering business for three decades; understands that, amongst a range of endeavours, Henry and Ingrid spent considerable amounts of time sharing their own testimony and educating others about the Holocaust; acknowledges that Henry and Ingrid devoted 20 years of their lives to fundraising for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice; understands that Henry also worked as a ski instructor with the British Limbless Ex-Serviceman’s Association (BLESMA), where he taught people with missing limbs how to ski; recognises that Henry was awarded an MBE in 1999 for services to sport for disabled people, and that Ingrid received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2019 for services to Holocaust education; understands that Henry is a great admirer of Robert Burns, and that his writings on themes of liberty and freedom mean a great deal to him, with Burns Night celebrated just two days before Holocaust Memorial Day each year; further understands that Ingrid sadly passed away in October 2020, but that the couple were able to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary in 2019; recognises that Henry and Ingrid have two children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; believes that, on reaching his 100th birthday, Henry is a truly remarkable individual, and offers warm wishes to him in celebrating this milestone occasion.

Supporters (54)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.