Motion text
That this House records its sadness at the death of Adnan Miyasar of Kirkcaldy; expresses its appreciation of his decades of service towards race relations in his adopted home of Fife, in particular through the work of Fife Arabic Society which he helped to found in 2000, as a former chair of FRAE Fife (Fairness, Race Awareness & Equality), and as an active volunteer with several other organisations; commends the work of Fife Arabic Society in fostering community relations in Fife and further afield; notes in particular the Society's key role in supporting Syrian refugees who have been welcomed into Fife; recognises the pain felt by Adnan's family at being unable to spend more time with him during his lengthy illness; and offers its deepest condolences to those who mourn his loss.
Signatures (16)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 January 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
20 January 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
27 January 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.