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Motion · S6M-18650 · 29 Aug 2025

Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Anne McLaughlin

Lodged by Clare Adamson (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Anne McLaughlin of Wishaw on her 100th birthday on 28 August 2025; notes that Anne was born in Cambusnethan in 1925 to Mary and George Balmer and was educated at St Ignatius’ Primary in Wishaw and St Joseph’s Secondary in Motherwell; recognises that, after leaving school at 14, she trained as a hairdresser; notes that Anne later met her husband, Joseph McLaughlin, through St Patrick’s Amateur Operatic Society in Craigneuk; commends Anne for her lifetime of family and community ties, and sends her its best wishes on reaching this remarkable milestone.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.