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WILLIAM CANNON - SAMSON CHAIR WORLD RECORD

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2240: tabled on 27 March 2019

Tabled in the 2017-19 session.

This motion has been signed by 5 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates William Cannon of Barrhead for breaking his own Samson Chair world record in aid of DEBRA UK; notes that Mr Cannon completed the agonising static wall-sit challenge for 12 hours 45 minutes and 17 seconds outside Eastwood Park Leisure in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire; further notes that DEBRA UK is a charity which supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin condition; acknowledges that Mr Cannon has broken over 600 world records whilst raising money for charity; and thanks the staff and customers of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure for supporting Mr Cannon through his record breaking day.