Jim Ralston of the 1st Loanhead Boys Brigade

That this House gives its sincere and heartfelt thanks to Jim Ralston for his twelve years of service as Captain of the 1st Loanhead Boys Brigade and his many years of selfless voluntary work on behalf of them, as well as the local community; recognises Jim as a towering figure of the community whose outstanding and unwavering commitment to the Boys Brigade principles of obedience, reverence, discipline and self-respect has undoubtedly had a profound positive impact on the lives of countless children and young people over the years; notes that Jim has been instrumental in Boys Brigade activities such as competitions, awards and fundraising both in the local community and beyond, including through Project Stedfast, a Boys Brigade charity project which has led to the building of St Andrews School and Disabled Centre in Oloolua Ngong, Kenya; further notes that this serves as an example of Jim’s hard-working and selfless nature, compassion for struggling and disadvantaged young people around the world and strength in leadership; and, following Jim’s decision to step down as Captain, warmly wishes him all the very best for the future.