That the Parliament congratulates Ross McGinn on being named Tweeddale Citizen of the Year 2024; notes that Ross, who has lived all his life in Innerleithen, has made a huge number of contributions to the local community over the decades, including, but not limited to, acting as chairman of Innerleithen Community Trust, caring for High Street floral displays, managing a team of volunteers who maintain the multi-use path to Cardrona, running a programme of historic walks in the town, volunteering with the Borders Children’s Panel, involvement with the community council and involvement with the local amateur operatic society; considers that Ross represents the very best of civic pride and community spirit, and thanks him for his substantial contributions to his community over the years.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Finlay Carson, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Annie Wells, Tess White