HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB

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That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the founding of the club on 6 August; recognises the important part that many football clubs play within their communities and in particular notes the historic and important part that Hibernian has played in Leith, Edinburgh and beyond; further recognises the pioneering role that Hibernian has shown over the decades and in particular playing a trail blazing role by being the first British club to appear in European competition in 1955 when it reached the European Cup semi-final; and looks forward to Hibernian remaining at the forefront of Scottish football for many years to come.