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Thanking Irene Cooper for her Admirable Contribution to the Community

  • Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 24 September 2024
  • Motion reference: S6M-14582

That the Parliament congratulates Irene Cooper, who has been a facilities manager at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre for over 20 years and is referred to as "Goodtrees Granny"; recognises Irene’s considerable contribution to the community and dedicated service to the community of Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre; notes that Irene has contributed 30 years of service in the community, having previously served for 10 years in Craigour Park Primary School; recognises Irene’s goodwill and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, when Irene helped with deliveries of food and entertainment for vulnerable people, as well as knitting baby hats for the maternity unit at the Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health; recognises her contribution to the summer programme, helping out at the centre, where, it understands, her mac and cheese was a favourite meal loved by all; commends Irene for her considerable community service, and considers that she is adored by the community and will be greatly missed.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Annabelle Ewing, Pam Gosal, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White