Motion S1M-02877: Michael Russell, South of Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/03/2002

Hamish Henderson

That the Parliament recalls the unique and vigorous contribution made by Hamish Henderson to Scotland and its culture; notes that he was a strong supporter of a Scottish Parliament but an even stronger supporter of opening up the minds and hearts of the peoples of Scotland to social justice and song; pays tribute to his work to record and maintain the languages, stories and passions of ordinary Scots folk and to carry such traditions forward, and determines to find an appropriate way to honour him and the many national and international causes he espoused in the new Parliament building at Holyrood.

Motion S1M-02864: Brian Monteith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 08/03/2002

Oor Wullie's 66 years in The Sunday Post

That the Parliament applauds The Sunday Post for continuing to cover the adventures of Scots comic strip hero Oor Wullie, 3,400 episodes and 66 years after he first appeared in the newspaper on 8 March 1936; thanks Dudley D Watkins for his inspiration and creativity in introducing Oor Wullie and other notable characters to our lives, and congratulates Oor Wullie on his birthday on becoming 66 years young and for his entertaining contribution to Scots culture and steadfast work in preserving Scots language for young and old alike.