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2017-19
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Jim Purcell
Stephen Hepburn
2018-03-05
That this House is saddened by the death of Jarrow legend, Jim Purcell, known affectionately as Jarra Jim who recently passed away aged 96; recognises that Mr Purcell will be remembered as an outstanding person for his tireless contribution to the local community through his volunteering and fundraising; recalls that Mr Purcell regularly completed the Great North Run well into his 90s, raising thousands of pounds for charities, being one of that event's most famous runners, even finishing the half-marathon despite having two knee replacements, inspiring people young and old to take part; further recalls that Mr Purcell proudly carried the Olympic torch when it passed through the area in 2012; salutes Mr Purcell for his service in the armed forces, notably being a Dunkirk veteran; notes that South Tyneside Council will be lowering its flags as a mark of respect; hopes that local people in South Tyneside give Mr Purcell the send-off he deserves at his funeral in Jarrow on 5 March 2018; and offers condolences to Mr Purcell's family and friends.
Charities
Death
Voluntary organisations
Stephen Hepburn
2018-03-05
Proposed
Jarrow
Labour
Dennis Skinner
2018-03-05
Seconded
Bolsover
Labour
Jim Shannon
2018-03-06
Seconded
Strangford
DUP
Jim Cunningham
2018-03-06
Seconded
Coventry South
Labour
Karl Turner
2018-03-06
Seconded
Kingston upon Hull East
Labour
Kelvin Hopkins
2018-03-07
Seconded
Luton North
Labour
Ronnie Campbell
2018-03-07
Signed
Blyth Valley
Labour
Mary Glindon
2018-03-07
Signed
North Tyneside
Labour
Chris Stephens
2018-03-07
Signed
Glasgow South West
Scottish National Party
Matt Western
2018-03-08
Signed
Warwick and Leamington
Labour
Ian Mearns
2018-03-08
Signed
Gateshead
Labour
David Linden
2018-03-13
Signed
Glasgow East
Scottish National Party