That the Parliament congratulates Wick Groats FC on retaining the Highland Amateur Cup on penalties, following a 0-0 draw after extra time against Kirkwall Thorfinn FC at Dudgeon Park in Brora on 27 August 2016; praises both teams on their efforts in a close and hard-fought game; notes that this is the third time in four years that the Caithness team has won the competition; recognises the importance of amateur football in the Highlands and Islands, and hopes that the great success of this competition, which sees teams from across the region taking part, continues for many years to come.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Colin Beattie, James Dornan, John Finnie, Jenny Gilruth, Mairi Gougeon, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Ben Macpherson, Gillian Martin, Joan McAlpine, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Gil Paterson, Maree Todd, David Torrance