400th anniversary of Ballymena

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That this House celebrates the 400th anniversary of Ballymena, noting that, on 25 August 1626, King Charles I granted the charter to the Adair family, which established Ballymena's identity as a thriving market town at the heart of County Antrim; congratulates all who over the years and to this day have made Ballymena a leading commercial hub and centre for successful businesses, including Wrightbus; and looks forward to the continuing prosperity of the town and its people.