RUTHERGLEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB, TENNIS SCOTLAND'S CLUB OF THE YEAR

Early day motion 1066, tabled 14 March 2017 by Margaret Ferrier (Scottish National Party). Signed by 21 members.

That this House congratulates Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club for a tremendous start to 2017; notes that at this year's prestigious Tennis Scotland Awards, Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club won club of the year, whilst its head coach Jonny Wilcox won Coach of the Year; further notes that through its Return to Splendour campaign it was successful in securing substantial funding to save and expand into courts at Burnside Bowling Club, allowing for it to increase its already sizeable membership; acknowledges that the club is an amazing asset to the community in Rutherglen as it provides a great outlet for promoting healthier living, as well as giving opportunities to boost social interaction; commends its members, its passionate volunteers and, in particular its president Gareth Ellor, who have worked incredibly hard to make their club the success that it is; and wishes Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club a long and prosperous future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 18, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour 1.