Motion text
That this House pays tribute to Joanne Dorrian of Bangor, Northern Ireland, for her extraordinary courage, dignity, resilience and unwavering commitment to seeking justice for her sister, Lisa Dorrian, who disappeared in February 2005 and whose remains have never been recovered; recognises Joanne's tireless campaigning over more than two decades to uncover the truth surrounding her sister's disappearance and to support other families experiencing the unimaginable anguish of a missing loved one; commends the remarkable compassion, professionalism and determination she has consistently demonstrated throughout her public campaigning despite the immense personal suffering endured by her family; further recognises her outstanding voluntary contribution as Chair of K9 Search and Rescue NI, supporting efforts to locate missing persons and bring answers to families facing similar tragedies; acknowledges her selflessness in turning personal heartbreak into a commitment to helping others and raising awareness of the plight of families affected by unresolved disappearances; believes that Joanne represents the very best of Northern Ireland through her strength of character, humanity, public service and determination to secure truth and justice; and calls for her exceptional contribution to be formally recognised through an appropriate national honour or award in acknowledgement of her courage, compassion and dedicated service to others.
Signatures (3)
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.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.