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Motion · S6M-17890 · 10 Jun 2025

Congratulating Tony Lawler on his Retirement as Charleston Drummer

Lodged by Neil Bibby (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Tony Lawler on his retirement from leading the Sma' Shot Day parade in Paisley after 33 years; recognises that Tony was responsible for leading the hundreds of participants through the streets of the town whilst banging the historic Charleston drum; understands that, as part of the tradition, Tony would make a visit to at least one pub on the way where he would be treated to a well-deserved pint; notes that Sma' Shot Day is an annual celebration that remembers the victory of Paisley's weavers who fought for better pay against the mill owners and succeeded; acknowledges Tony's decades of service to his hometown of Paisley and that he was also made a Freeman of Renfrewshire in 2013, and recognises that Tommy McGrory will replace Tony at this year’s Sma’ Shot parade.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.