Motion text
That this House congratulates Tuite Opticians as they mark their 50th anniversary; notes their first opening in March 1973 in Coatbridge as an independent family-run business; notes the high-quality practice and home eyecare services they provide to residents across Lanarkshire; applauds their Right to Sight mantra, ensuring that everyone has access to basic healthcare; supports their ethos of patient-centred care, particularly to those suffering from dementia and other debilitating conditions; further notes the work they have done in giving back to the community by supporting local foodbanks through monthly donations, collecting money for local charities from spectacle repairs and offering patients the chance to enter into a monthly prize draw to win prescription sunglasses; thanks the practice owner, Eamonn Tuite, optometrist Stephen Kirley and practice manager Michelle Campbell for their unwavering commitment to the community; and wishes the practice all the very best for another 50 years.
Signatures (8)
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.
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 June 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 June 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 June 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 July 2023
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 July 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 July 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.