COUNTRY SINGER SLIM WHITMAN

Early day motion 295, tabled 24 June 2013 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 9 members.

That this House recognises the massive contribution to country music made by Slim Whitman who recorded 65 albums and sold millions of records and was an inspiration to many young singers including Elvis Presley; expresses sympathy at this time to his family; and conveys to them how thankful the music world is for the great legacy that Slim has left for generations to come.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.