Motion text
That this House congratulates Joe Millar on his recent retirement from his role as coxswain of the RNLI Lifeboat in Troon, to which he has dedicated 31 years of service, initially as a volunteer, then as a full-time mechanic and, for the last 20 years, as coxswain; gives grateful thanks to Joe for his involvement in numerous rescues and for providing assistance to all types of vessels and persons in distress, including children on inflatable Unicorns, and for unselfishly giving of his own time to the community of Troon by hosting visits to the station and sharing his passion and dedication for the service with groups including primary and secondary schools, youth groups such as the Boys Brigade, Scouts and Guides, Army and Navy Cadets as well as many adult groups; highlights that Joe’s dedicated service has been recognised on several occasions, including four letters of commendation from the RNLI Chief of Operations and one from the RNLI Chief executive, along with a vellum for his leadership and boat handling during the rescue of four people from the Spes Bona V fishing boat; acknowledges Joe as a highly committed professional who is well respected and liked by all within Troon Lifeboat Station and beyond; and wishes Joe a happy retirement.
Signatures (23)
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.
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 August 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 August 2023
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 August 2023
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 September 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Qaisar, Ms Anum
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 September 2023
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2023
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2023
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2023
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2023
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 September 2023
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 September 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 September 2023
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 October 2023
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
25 October 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.