Motion · S7M-00609 · 9 Jul 2026
Jim Heaney’s 50 Years of Service to Karate in Irvine
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Jim Heaney of Irvine on reaching the remarkable milestone of 50 years as a karate instructor with Irvine Takeda Karate Club; recognises his longstanding dedication to promoting martial arts and supporting generations of young people in North Ayrshire; notes that he has supported the development of numerous national, British, European and world champions during his time as a coach; commends the positive impact that he has had on the lives of countless students and families, even teaching third generations of the same local families; acknowledges the support provided by his wife, Betty, throughout his five decades of involvement with the sport; understands that Jim has received a number of honours in recognition of his contribution, including a Civic Pride award from North Ayrshire Council and the award of a 6th Dan black belt; thanks him for his outstanding service to the Irvine community, and wishes him and the Irvine Takeda Karate Club continued success.
Supporters (10)
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 9 Jul 2026
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 10 Jul 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 13 Jul 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 13 Jul 2026
- Thomas Kerr Reform UK 13 Jul 2026
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 14 Jul 2026
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 14 Jul 2026
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 14 Jul 2026
- Amanda Lindsay Reform UK 15 Jul 2026
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 16 Jul 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.