Motion text
That this House congratulates Sam Downie, aged 15 of Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club on his receipt of a SportAid Scotland bursary to pay for training and competition expenses in 2021; notes that Sam, who was born with caudal regression syndrome is a Scotland National Para-Swimming Squad member and member of Scottish Swimming’s Talent Programme; and further notes Sam’s inspirational words: My words of advice for anyone out there who has an impairment of any kind is to use the resources available to you… find what you enjoy, as when you do the world becomes a much brighter place to be.
Signatures (6)
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.
MacAskill, Kenny
Alba Party
Signed on
13 April 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
14 April 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
14 April 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
14 April 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
21 April 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 April 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.