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The Passing of Adnan Miyasar

  • Submitted by: David Torrance, Kirkcaldy, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 January 2021
  • Motion reference: S5M-23858

That the Parliament notes with sadness the passing of Adnan Miyasar, a true local hero; commends the positive contribution that Adnan made to fighting inequality in Fife, and wider Scotland, over the last 30 years; notes his work in establishing the Fife Arabic Centre, which supports and brings Arab families together, and his work with Fairness, Race Awareness and Equality (FRAE) Fife, the Fife Arabic Society and the Kirkcaldy Islamic Centre, which has helped to improve the lives of many people; acknowledges the passion and dedication with which Adnan fought for equality for people from all walks of life; recognises that he was well known and much loved throughout Fife for his cheery disposition and trademark fedora hat; acknowledges the esteem and respect with which he was held by the community, and sends its condolences to Adnan's family and friends.


Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Alex Rowley, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White