That the Parliament welcomes The Eric Liddell 100, which will recognise and celebrate the life, sporting and community service achievements of one of Scotland’s iconic figures; understands that it aims to establish strong sporting, educational, community, business, cultural and international links associated with the 2024 Paris Olympics; believes that the delivery of The Eric Liddell 100 will secure, cherish and celebrate the legacy of Eric Liddell for future generations across the world; understands that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has agreed to become the Patron for The Eric Liddell 100 initiative, which marks 100 years since the legendary sportsman’s gold medal win in the 1924 Paris Olympics; recognises the vision of the Eric Liddell Community to create a global community that celebrates Eric Liddell’s inspirational legacy, values and integrity, and supports the work carried out as part of The Eric Liddell 100, which includes a range of educational, sporting, physical activity and cultural developments.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Neil Bibby, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Bill Kidd, Douglas Lumsden, John Mason, Roz McCall, Paul McLennan, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Colin Smyth, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle