Early Day Motion·EDM 2121

75th anniversary of Porter’s Fine Furnishings in Banbridge

23 October 20254 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Carla Lockhart

Independent — Upper Bann

Motion Text

That this House congratulates Porter’s Fine Furnishings of Banbridge on marking its 75th anniversary of trading; pays warm tribute to Mr and Mrs Porter, who founded the business and remain very much at the heart of it today, still keeping a steady hand on the wheel; commends William and Audrey Porter for continuing that proud family tradition and steering the company into a vibrant new era; recognises that Porter’s Fine Furnishings has become part of the very DNA of Banbridge and its town centre; acknowledges the immeasurable benefit the business has brought to the local economy through employment and community support; and expresses sincere thanks for the enduring commitment of family-run enterprises like Porter’s, whose dedication and service continue to enrich local life.