Cleland Celebrates Sydney Devine

That the Parliament acknowledges a memorial plaque celebrating the life and legacy of Sydney Devine in his hometown of Cleland, North Lanarkshire; notes that Sydney was born in Cleland in January 1940 and described his childhood as the happiest time of his life; understands that his talent to imitate birds caught the attention of tenor Robert Wilson, which led to him becoming a household name across Scotland; commends Karen Bishop, who runs a fan page dedicated to Sydney, on her efforts to ensure he is remembered; notes that a day of celebration included an enthusiastic rendition of Tiny Bubbles by Cleland and St Mary’s primary schools, and a showcase of their Sydney-inspired artwork; acknowledges that both schools were gifted a trophy by the Devine family to present to pupils who had the most creative and musical talents, and congratulates all involved on ensuring that Sydney Devine’s lively personality, distinctive singing voice and sparkling, rhinestone-covered outfits will always be remembered.