That the Parliament congratulates Derek Smart on his retirement after 27 years of dedicated volunteering with Montrose RNLI; understands that since joining in 1993, Derek has served as operational crew, including roles as 2nd Coxswain and Helm, before becoming lifeboat operations manager in 2019; praises his calm leadership and bravery during notable rescues, such as the grounding of the Schelde 12 in 1997, and during Storm Arwen in 2021; thanks Derek for his exceptional commitment to saving lives at sea and supporting the local community, and wishes him a long and happy retirement.
Supported by: Karen Adam, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Ariane Burgess, Victor Currie, Tim Eagle, Katie Hagmann, Liam McArthur, Cara McKee, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Mark Simpson, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance