Motion text
That this House congratulates Billy Sinclair of Sinclair Hair Studios in Neilston as he approaches his retirement after more than five decades of service as a barber; notes Billy started working with James Lawns in Cross Arthurlie Street Barrhead before starting his shop for gents on Kirktonfield Road Neilston in 1968; recognises Billy then moved his business to the current location on Neilston Mainstreet in 1980, which will close its doors for the last time on 15 April 2023; further notes that Billy was joined for the past 35 years by Mick Barclay and Cathy Moore, who managed the gents and ladies services respectively; understands that Billy has been an active part of the Neilston community, including having chaired the Neilston Business Forum; thanks Billy for his significant service to the local community for over half a century; and wishes Billy all the very best for his retirement, when he intends to spend more time on the golf course and visiting his family in Dubai.
Signatures (5)
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.
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 April 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
18 April 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 April 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 April 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 April 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.