Nominate your local heroes to procession at new Parliament
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 5:49 pmFrom http://forargyll.com/2011/05/russell-in ... arliament/
Member for the Scottish Parliament for Argyll and Bute, Michael Russell is asking his new constituents to nominate their “local hero”, who will be invited to take part in the riding procession to the Scottish Parliament in the Royal Mile on Friday 1st July alongside MSPs, Shoolchildren, religious leaders and prominent Scots.
Before the centuries old tradition of the riding takes place, the fourth session of the Scottish Parliament will be marked by her Majesty the Queen, addressing newly elected members of the parliament.
In the afternoon the Scottish Parliament will open its doors to guests and members of the public with an open day, free tours and musical performances to showcase young Scottish talent.
All members of the Parliament are inviting local heroes to come to Holyrood and take part in the riding, ensuring Scotland’s achievements and aspirations.
Local heroes are people nominated by MSPs in recognition of the important contribution they have made to the lives of other people either locally or nationally. This can be someone who has made a contribution which has been largely unrecognised thus far: for example someone who has given long service to a community or charity in Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute MSP, Michael Russell said: ‘I would like constituents to send me nominations for who they think deserves to represent Argyll and Bute as our ” local hero”. It will be an exciting day for everyone involved in the procession and the ceremony and I am very much looking forward to it. It is a great
opportunity for someone who has worked tirelessly on behalf of others in the community to get the recognition they deserve.
‘I look forward to receiving these nominations. The ceremony and procession is sure to be spectacular, as the newly elected member for Argyll and Bute I am excited about sharing this with someone special.’
Nominations for a “local hero” should be sent to Michael Russell MSP, 3. Hillfoot St, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7DR or by email to michael.russell.msp@scottish.parliament.uk To be recieved by 31st May 2011
Member for the Scottish Parliament for Argyll and Bute, Michael Russell is asking his new constituents to nominate their “local hero”, who will be invited to take part in the riding procession to the Scottish Parliament in the Royal Mile on Friday 1st July alongside MSPs, Shoolchildren, religious leaders and prominent Scots.
Before the centuries old tradition of the riding takes place, the fourth session of the Scottish Parliament will be marked by her Majesty the Queen, addressing newly elected members of the parliament.
In the afternoon the Scottish Parliament will open its doors to guests and members of the public with an open day, free tours and musical performances to showcase young Scottish talent.
All members of the Parliament are inviting local heroes to come to Holyrood and take part in the riding, ensuring Scotland’s achievements and aspirations.
Local heroes are people nominated by MSPs in recognition of the important contribution they have made to the lives of other people either locally or nationally. This can be someone who has made a contribution which has been largely unrecognised thus far: for example someone who has given long service to a community or charity in Argyll and Bute.
Argyll and Bute MSP, Michael Russell said: ‘I would like constituents to send me nominations for who they think deserves to represent Argyll and Bute as our ” local hero”. It will be an exciting day for everyone involved in the procession and the ceremony and I am very much looking forward to it. It is a great
opportunity for someone who has worked tirelessly on behalf of others in the community to get the recognition they deserve.
‘I look forward to receiving these nominations. The ceremony and procession is sure to be spectacular, as the newly elected member for Argyll and Bute I am excited about sharing this with someone special.’
Nominations for a “local hero” should be sent to Michael Russell MSP, 3. Hillfoot St, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7DR or by email to michael.russell.msp@scottish.parliament.uk To be recieved by 31st May 2011