That the Parliament notes with deep sadness the sudden passing of Maureen Herdman, who was from Orkney, on 9 October 2026; recognises the profound impact that Maureen had on the lives of so many young people over the course of her three decades of service as a youth and family learning worker with the Community Learning and Development team at Orkney Islands Council; pays tribute to the enthusiasm, generosity and compassion that Maureen brought to every initiative and project that she worked on; considers that countless individuals have built the skills and confidence needed to become their best selves because of the invaluable support that she provided; understands that Maureen's service in Orkney earned her a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Youthlink National Youth Work Awards; believes that Maureen leaves behind a remarkable legacy that will be carried forward by her community and loved ones for generations to come, and extends its sincere condolences to Maureen's family and friends, and all those in Orkney and beyond who were fortunate enough to know her.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Andrew Baxter, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Bob Doris, Duncan Dunlop, Tim Eagle, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Collette Stevenson, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance