That the Parliament congratulates Marge Paterson, from Cumnock, on being named Citizen of the Year by the Keir McTurk Committee; understands that Marge has been recognised for her years of volunteering throughout the community for almost three decades; further understands that Marge has been working locally at Words of Wisdom Coffee and Book Shop in Cumnock since 1995; understands that Marge taught local school pupils Gaelic and hand bell ringing, and that those pupils went on to perform for a royal audience at Dumfries House; further understands that, as well as her work in Words of Wisdom, she is also a relief organist at Lugar and Old Cumnock churches; commends Marge for all of her hard work in the local community, and wishes her all the best in her future endeavours.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser (Registered interest)
, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Jamie Greene, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, Ruth Maguire, Roz McCall, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle