Tribute to Emma Ritch
- Submitted by: Rona Mackay, Strathkelvin and Bearsden, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 19 July 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-00711
That the Parliament is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender, champion of equality and a passionate advocate for women’s rights; acknowledges her pioneering and outstanding work in furthering the cause of inclusivity and fairness to all; remembers her warm and witty personality and her supportive and professional work with all members of the Parliament and staff; sends condolences to her partner Kenny, family and friends, and believes that Emma’s inspiring legacy will live on to help future generations and that her light will never go out.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Neil Bibby, Miles Briggs, Siobhian Brown, Ariane Burgess, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Natalie Don, Bob Doris, Jackie Dunbar, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Joe FitzPatrick, Christine Grahame, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Emma Harper, Patrick Harvie, Fiona Hyslop, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Jenni Minto, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Paul O'Kane, Emma Roddick, Alex Rowley, Mark Ruskell, Anas Sarwar, Lorna Slater, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Martin Whitfield, Elena Whitham, Beatrice Wishart