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Presiding Officer awarded freedom of county |
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Monday, 16 April 2007 |
Presiding Officer George Reid is to be awarded the Freedom of Clackmannanshire in recognition of his ‘loyalty’ to the area and ‘unfailing enthusiasm’ for promoting its interests.
The presentation will take place on Thursday at a ceremony in Alloa
Town Hall, where Reid was first elected as an MP in February 1974 and
where his final election as MSP for Ochil was announced in May 2003.
Reid said: "It has been my greatest privilege to serve the community
from which I come. As a Wee County boy, born and bred, I am truly
honoured by this award".
Provost Derek Stewart said: "During his eight years in the Scottish
Parliament and, in particular, as a result of the way in which he has
fulfilled the duties of Presiding Officer, George has made a
distinguished contribution to the development of public life in
post-devolution Scotland.
"For people in Clackmannanshire, however, what is perhaps most
significant is his loyalty to the county and the unfailing enthusiasm
he has demonstrated for promoting its interests. He is certainly one of
the great Scots of our generation and we are incredibly proud that he
is from the Wee County. That is why I am delighted that we are
conferring our highest honour on George."
During his 33 years in politics Reid successfully campaigned for
various local projects such as, ‘Connecting Clacks’ through a new road
to Stirling, a new bridge over the Forth at Kincardine, and the return
of the railway to Alloa.
Reid will be presented with a ‘Freedom Scroll’ stating: "In the
consideration of the high regard and esteem which you command, and in
recognition of your unfailing commitment to the interests of
Clackmannanshire and your contribution to public life in Scotland and
beyond, Clackmannanshire Council determines to bestow on you its
highest civic honour.
"In passing this resolution the Provost and Councillors of
Clackmannanshire confer upon you the Freedom of the County of
Clackmannanshire and do hereby record for all time the appreciation,
gratitude and respect of the citizens of Clackmannanshire."
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