That this House congratulates Tom Wilson, Honorary President and Trustee of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group in Kilmarnock, on almost seven decades of exceptional service to Scouting; notes that Tom first joined the 21st Ayrshire Group 69 years ago as a Cub Scout and progressed through the movement as a Scout and Venture Scout before becoming an adult volunteer; recognises his significant leadership contributions in roles including Group Scout Leader and Group Chairman, as well as his dedication in leading and hosting national and international camps and visits for young people; acknowledges Tom’s continued commitment to Scouting and the wider community through his ongoing work as a Trustee of the Group; further notes that in 2000, Tom founded the Group’s annual Sports Dinner, which has become a major fundraising event for the organisation, running every year except for a single postponement during the COVID 19 pandemic; celebrates the upcoming 25th Sports Dinner, to be held on Friday 13 March 2026, marking a major milestone for the Group; commends Tom on raising an outstanding £85,500 through this initiative to date; and wishes him, the volunteers, and the young people of the 21st Ayrshire Scout Group continued success in the years ahead.
