That the Parliament notes with sadness the death of the veteran entertainer, Sydney Devine; notes that Mr Devine, who was born in Cleland, Lanarkshire, in 1940, sold over 15 million albums during a career spanning over seven decades; understands that, at the height of his career, Mr Devine supported musicians such as Roy Orbison and worked with the country legends, Charlie Pride and Dolly Parton; notes that Mr Devine was appointed an MBE for his services to music and was also honoured by the Scottish Music Hall Society with a lifetime achievement award; recognises his significant fundraising efforts for the Marie Curie Foundation, and sends its condolences to Mr Devine’s family and friends.
Supported by:
Donald Cameron, Bob Doris, Annabelle Ewing, Neil Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Kenneth Gibson, Christine Grahame, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Mark McDonald, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Margaret Mitchell, Alex Neil, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Sandra White