That the Parliament congratulates staff at Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart on producing face visors for the NHS; congratulates those involved for using resources to protect people on the frontline; welcomes that other schools have given Douglas Ewart materials to enhance capacity; recognises this is a great example of a community coming together during the COVID-19 outbreak; hopes that this will be of comfort to Scotland's key workers on the frontline, and wishes everyone at Douglas Ewart all the best going forward with this project.
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That the Parliament congratulates staff at Douglas Ewart High School in Newton Stewart on producing face visors for the NHS; congratulates those involved for using resources to protect people on the frontline; welcomes that other schools have given Douglas Ewart materials to enhance capacity; recognises this is a great example of a community coming together during the COVID-19 outbreak; hopes that this will be of comfort to Scotland's key workers on the frontline, and wishes everyone at Douglas Ewart all the best going forward with this project.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Margaret Mitchell, Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Rachael Hamilton, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the Stranraer-based firm, Gentex, on helping to support the fight against COVID-19; welcomes the production of the Pureflo 3000, which is an innovative Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that provides an all-in-one respiratory, head, face, eye and hearing protection; understands that Gentex has doubled production on its current assembly line; praises the move to increase production to 750 respirators a week; understands that this is part of the wider Ventilator UK Challenge consortium; wishes Gentex’s employees all the best in this challenge, and thanks all companies for helping to support NHS supplies at this time.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Stranraer-based firm, Gentex, on helping to support the fight against COVID-19; welcomes the production of the Pureflo 3000, which is an innovative Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that provides an all-in-one respiratory, head, face, eye and hearing protection; understands that Gentex has doubled production on its current assembly line; praises the move to increase production to 750 respirators a week; understands that this is part of the wider Ventilator UK Challenge consortium; wishes Gentex’s employees all the best in this challenge, and thanks all companies for helping to support NHS supplies at this time.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Iain Gray, Kenneth Gibson, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Fulton MacGregor, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the team at the Dalrymple Ward in Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer on achieving a silver award from Care Assurance; praises the team for continuing to deliver the highest possible standards of care during the COVID-19 outbreak and recognises that this award rewards its dedication; understands that this is the first acute and diagnostic care ward to receive this award and hopes that it will be the first of many, and continues to wish all hospital and care staff all the best across Scotland in dealing with this unprecedented challenge.
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That the Parliament congratulates the team at the Dalrymple Ward in Galloway Community Hospital in Stranraer on achieving a silver award from Care Assurance; praises the team for continuing to deliver the highest possible standards of care during the COVID-19 outbreak and recognises that this award rewards its dedication; understands that this is the first acute and diagnostic care ward to receive this award and hopes that it will be the first of many, and continues to wish all hospital and care staff all the best across Scotland in dealing with this unprecedented challenge.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Donald Cameron, Brian Whittle, Gordon Lindhurst, Miles Briggs, Ruth Maguire, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Liam Kerr, Peter Chapman, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bike Volunteers for their incredible support of the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that they have been transporting vital medical supplies to NHS sites in the region and beyond; highlights that the group travelled the equivalent of 25,000 miles during March 2020, which is equivalent to going around the world, and 22,000 miles in February; praises its volunteers for stepping up the challenges posed by the virus, and wishes them continued good luck with their efforts in the coming weeks and months.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bike Volunteers for their incredible support of the NHS during the COVID-19 outbreak; understands that they have been transporting vital medical supplies to NHS sites in the region and beyond; highlights that the group travelled the equivalent of 25,000 miles during March 2020, which is equivalent to going around the world, and 22,000 miles in February; praises its volunteers for stepping up the challenges posed by the virus, and wishes them continued good luck with their efforts in the coming weeks and months.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Gordon Lindhurst, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Alison Harris, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jackson Carlaw, Michelle Ballantyne, Peter Chapman, Annie Wells, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Jo Muir, from Haugh Of Urr in Galloway, on winning gold in the pentathlon at the first World Cup of the year in Cairo; understands that Jo impressed throughout the day before a strong performance in the run-shoot saw her rise from sixth to first; applauds Jo for holding off the best in the world; recognises that this continues her strong start to the year after she retained the Budapest indoor title in January 2020; recognises Jo’s commitment and contagious enthusiasm, which is of great encouragement to other budding athletes, and wishes Jo all the best in her bid to compete in the Olympics in Tokyo later this year.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jo Muir, from Haugh Of Urr in Galloway, on winning gold in the pentathlon at the first World Cup of the year in Cairo; understands that Jo impressed throughout the day before a strong performance in the run-shoot saw her rise from sixth to first; applauds Jo for holding off the best in the world; recognises that this continues her strong start to the year after she retained the Budapest indoor title in January 2020; recognises Jo’s commitment and contagious enthusiasm, which is of great encouragement to other budding athletes, and wishes Jo all the best in her bid to compete in the Olympics in Tokyo later this year.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Stuart McMillan, Peter Chapman, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Kenneth Gibson, Annie Wells, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Alasdair Allan, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Dean Lockhart, Gil Paterson, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament welcomes the award of £209,000 from the Scottish Land Fund to Carsphairn Community Woodland; understands that this will allow the group to take ownership of 120 acres of Muirdrochwood Forest; congratulates all those involved on their years of working to achieve the sufficient funding required; believes that community ownership will be to the benefit of local residents and visitors, and wishes Carsphairn Community Woodland all the best in securing transfer over the next few months and going forward in the future.
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That the Parliament welcomes the award of £209,000 from the Scottish Land Fund to Carsphairn Community Woodland; understands that this will allow the group to take ownership of 120 acres of Muirdrochwood Forest; congratulates all those involved on their years of working to achieve the sufficient funding required; believes that community ownership will be to the benefit of local residents and visitors, and wishes Carsphairn Community Woodland all the best in securing transfer over the next few months and going forward in the future.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Jamie Greene, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Maurice Golden
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That the Parliament congratulates Alex Craig, who is from Stewartry, on being called up by Gregor Townsend to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations; notes that Alex, who plays for Gloucester, began his career with Stewartry RFC, and believes that this recognition will that help put the rugby scene in Galloway on the map; understands that Alex has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he was capped for Scotland U20s in 2016; recognises that his strong form for Gloucester this season has earned him the call-up; hopes that his first full cap will come during the tournament, and wishes Alex all the best with his career.
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That the Parliament congratulates Alex Craig, who is from Stewartry, on being called up by Gregor Townsend to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations; notes that Alex, who plays for Gloucester, began his career with Stewartry RFC, and believes that this recognition will that help put the rugby scene in Galloway on the map; understands that Alex has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he was capped for Scotland U20s in 2016; recognises that his strong form for Gloucester this season has earned him the call-up; hopes that his first full cap will come during the tournament, and wishes Alex all the best with his career.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Edward Mountain, Richard Lyle, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Bowman, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Donald Cameron, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, Alison Harris, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Annie Wells, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Mark Jardine from Dumfries on being appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours List; congratulates Mark on his award for his dedicated commitment to improving the lives of people in Dumfries; welcomes the work that he has done through the People's Project, including commissioning artwork and designing guides to Dumfries in order to boost the town; believes that Mark always puts the community's interests first, and wishes him all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Mark Jardine from Dumfries on being appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours List; congratulates Mark on his award for his dedicated commitment to improving the lives of people in Dumfries; welcomes the work that he has done through the People's Project, including commissioning artwork and designing guides to Dumfries in order to boost the town; believes that Mark always puts the community's interests first, and wishes him all the best.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Annie Wells, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Alison Harris, Colin Beattie, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Peter Chapman, Emma Harper, Donald Cameron, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Kate Picken from Kirkcudbright on being appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours List; welcomes Kate's tireless commitment to music, education and charity over almost four decades; believes that she has been an inspiration to countless children in helping them learn music; congratulates Kate on her charitable success with the Farmers Choir, which plays to sell-out audiences to help raise mental health awareness, raising over £50,000 so far, and wishes Kate all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kate Picken from Kirkcudbright on being appointed an MBE in the New Year Honours List; welcomes Kate's tireless commitment to music, education and charity over almost four decades; believes that she has been an inspiration to countless children in helping them learn music; congratulates Kate on her charitable success with the Farmers Choir, which plays to sell-out audiences to help raise mental health awareness, raising over £50,000 so far, and wishes Kate all the best.
Supported by: David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Jamie Greene, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Maurice Corry, Michelle Ballantyne, Emma Harper, Alexander Burnett, Peter Chapman, Donald Cameron, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament notes the sad passing of the Mid Galloway and Wigtown West councillor, Graham Nicol; recognises the commitment that Graham made in serving his constituents in Wigtownshire for the last 12 years and his determination to work across all political landscapes to deliver the best outcome for the communities that he served; appreciates his commitment to his family away from politics, and offers its sympathy and condolences to Graham's wife, Ruth, and his family and friends.
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That the Parliament notes the sad passing of the Mid Galloway and Wigtown West councillor, Graham Nicol; recognises the commitment that Graham made in serving his constituents in Wigtownshire for the last 12 years and his determination to work across all political landscapes to deliver the best outcome for the communities that he served; appreciates his commitment to his family away from politics, and offers its sympathy and condolences to Graham's wife, Ruth, and his family and friends.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Gordon Lindhurst, Jackson Carlaw, Annie Wells, Bob Doris, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Jeremy Balfour, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Bill Bowman, Donald Cameron, Peter Chapman, Colin Smyth, Oliver Mundell
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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