That the Parliament congratulates the staff and customers at Leo’s Barber shop in Barrhead for raising more than £300 for a customer who has the rare neurological condition, alobar holoprosencephaly; applauds the owner, Leo, who decided to donate an entire day’s proceeds to the customer's family as part of his efforts to support his local community; notes that these include visiting customers at home if they are unable to come to the shop, and wishes Leo and his team all the very best.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff and customers at Leo’s Barber shop in Barrhead for raising more than £300 for a customer who has the rare neurological condition, alobar holoprosencephaly; applauds the owner, Leo, who decided to donate an entire day’s proceeds to the customer's family as part of his efforts to support his local community; notes that these include visiting customers at home if they are unable to come to the shop, and wishes Leo and his team all the very best.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Alasdair Allan, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Angela Constance
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That the Parliament congratulates Ruby Dailly from Neilston on her starring role in the John Lewis 2019 Christmas advert; understands that the advert follows Ava, played by Ruby, who is aged 10 and a Neilston Primary School pupil, and her friendship with an accident-prone dragon, Excitable Edgar; notes that the advert highlights the importance of inclusion and acceptance at Christmas, ending with the tagline, “show them how much you care”; commends Ruby on this achievement and for bringing an early sense of Christmas spirit to the local area, and wishes her all the best for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ruby Dailly from Neilston on her starring role in the John Lewis 2019 Christmas advert; understands that the advert follows Ava, played by Ruby, who is aged 10 and a Neilston Primary School pupil, and her friendship with an accident-prone dragon, Excitable Edgar; notes that the advert highlights the importance of inclusion and acceptance at Christmas, ending with the tagline, “show them how much you care”; commends Ruby on this achievement and for bringing an early sense of Christmas spirit to the local area, and wishes her all the best for the future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament celebrates the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2019; notes that the annual ceremony, which recognises innovation, impact and success in social enterprise, took place in the Parliament on 12 November; congratulates all of the nominees and the winners; notes that these included The Shieling Project, which won the Environmental Social Enterprise category, The Spark, which was presented with the Social Impact award, Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, which was named as the One to Watch, and PwC, which was the winner of the Market Builder award; applauds Paul McColgan of Community Renewal Trust, on being named Social Enterprise Champion, and Community Food Initiatives North East on being named as the Social Enterprise of the Year; recognises the important contribution of social enterprise in building a fairer society and more inclusive economy, and commends Social Enterprise Scotland on a successful awards ceremony that celebrated businesses aiming to change the world for the better.
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That the Parliament celebrates the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2019; notes that the annual ceremony, which recognises innovation, impact and success in social enterprise, took place in the Parliament on 12 November; congratulates all of the nominees and the winners; notes that these included The Shieling Project, which won the Environmental Social Enterprise category, The Spark, which was presented with the Social Impact award, Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, which was named as the One to Watch, and PwC, which was the winner of the Market Builder award; applauds Paul McColgan of Community Renewal Trust, on being named Social Enterprise Champion, and Community Food Initiatives North East on being named as the Social Enterprise of the Year; recognises the important contribution of social enterprise in building a fairer society and more inclusive economy, and commends Social Enterprise Scotland on a successful awards ceremony that celebrated businesses aiming to change the world for the better.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of protecting and conserving Scotland’s war memorials, and highlights the positive impact that war memorial associations have in communities across the country; understands that, until 2015, the East Renfrewshire village of Neilston was one of the few communities in Scotland that did not have a unified memorial to acknowledge those who gave their lives in the service of their country; recognises the crucial role played by Matt Drennan, Secretary of the Neilston War Memorial Association, in campaigning for a memorial and raising the £85,000 required for its construction and who now dedicates significant time to the upkeep of the site; notes that Matt was instrumental in obtaining a Book of Dedication for the fallen, which now sits in Neilston Library, and that he was part of the small team that spent hundreds of hours researching the names and historical backgrounds of men from Neilston who lost their lives in the wars; further notes that Matt also plays a significant role in the organisation and running of Neilston’s annual Remembrance Service Parade; recognises the efforts of all those who support war memorials around the Renfrewshire South constituency, and all those involved in war memorial associations across Scotland, and thanks them for their selfless work.
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That the Parliament recognises the importance of protecting and conserving Scotland’s war memorials, and highlights the positive impact that war memorial associations have in communities across the country; understands that, until 2015, the East Renfrewshire village of Neilston was one of the few communities in Scotland that did not have a unified memorial to acknowledge those who gave their lives in the service of their country; recognises the crucial role played by Matt Drennan, Secretary of the Neilston War Memorial Association, in campaigning for a memorial and raising the £85,000 required for its construction and who now dedicates significant time to the upkeep of the site; notes that Matt was instrumental in obtaining a Book of Dedication for the fallen, which now sits in Neilston Library, and that he was part of the small team that spent hundreds of hours researching the names and historical backgrounds of men from Neilston who lost their lives in the wars; further notes that Matt also plays a significant role in the organisation and running of Neilston’s annual Remembrance Service Parade; recognises the efforts of all those who support war memorials around the Renfrewshire South constituency, and all those involved in war memorial associations across Scotland, and thanks them for their selfless work.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Gordon Lindhurst, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Jackie Baillie, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27/02/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes the celebration of St Andrew’s Day on 30 November 2019; notes that this will also mark the start of Scotland’s winter festivals; recognises that the national day is an opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s culture, heritage and national identity both at home and worldwide in an inclusive, compassionate and outward-looking manner; celebrates St Andrew’s Fair Saturday, which this year falls on the national day itself; notes that this is a global movement that encourages communities to follow the consumerism of "Black Friday" with a response through cultural activity in support of social causes in a spirit of social empathy; understands that the All About Barrhead Business Improvement District is hosting an event, the Awfy Scottish Winter Wonderland, as part of the initiative; notes that this will be a festive fair featuring Scottish entertainment in aid of Barrhead Christmas Dinner packs; acknowledges that the Johnstone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, which is being organised by Renfrewshire Council and is also part of the Fair Saturday initiative, will support St Vincent’s Hospice and Active Communities; believes that a diverse programme of events will be taking place across the country, and commends the efforts of all communities the length and breadth of Scotland in getting involved in the Fair Saturday movement on St Andrew’s Day.
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That the Parliament welcomes the celebration of St Andrew’s Day on 30 November 2019; notes that this will also mark the start of Scotland’s winter festivals; recognises that the national day is an opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s culture, heritage and national identity both at home and worldwide in an inclusive, compassionate and outward-looking manner; celebrates St Andrew’s Fair Saturday, which this year falls on the national day itself; notes that this is a global movement that encourages communities to follow the consumerism of "Black Friday" with a response through cultural activity in support of social causes in a spirit of social empathy; understands that the All About Barrhead Business Improvement District is hosting an event, the Awfy Scottish Winter Wonderland, as part of the initiative; notes that this will be a festive fair featuring Scottish entertainment in aid of Barrhead Christmas Dinner packs; acknowledges that the Johnstone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, which is being organised by Renfrewshire Council and is also part of the Fair Saturday initiative, will support St Vincent’s Hospice and Active Communities; believes that a diverse programme of events will be taking place across the country, and commends the efforts of all communities the length and breadth of Scotland in getting involved in the Fair Saturday movement on St Andrew’s Day.
Supported by: Alex Neil, Annabelle Ewing, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Gordon MacDonald, Richard Lyle, Maurice Corry, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Ross Greer, Claire Baker, Lewis Macdonald, Emma Harper, Willie Coffey
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates the Levern Valley Defibrillator Community Partnership (LVDCP) on its ongoing efforts to install public access defibrillators (PAD) across Barrhead; understands that, after discovering that Barrhead had no PADs in August 2019, Barrhead Rotary Club spearheaded the community partnership and now, thanks to the partnerships forged with local businesses and East Renfrewshire Council, which has invested £25,000 in equipment, 23 devices have been put in place and are now available round the clock; notes that members of LVDCP also offer free Heart Start Defibrillator Awareness courses to anyone in the local area who wishes to learn how to perform CPR and operate a PAD device; recognises that this project feeds into wider local commitments to improve first-aid training, including the recent announcement that every school pupil is set to be taught CPR in the classroom through the British Heart Foundation’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign; believes that PADs, as well as first-aid and CPR training, are vital life-saving resources that should be universally accessible, and commends all those involved in promoting their importance in Barrhead and the surrounding area.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Levern Valley Defibrillator Community Partnership (LVDCP) on its ongoing efforts to install public access defibrillators (PAD) across Barrhead; understands that, after discovering that Barrhead had no PADs in August 2019, Barrhead Rotary Club spearheaded the community partnership and now, thanks to the partnerships forged with local businesses and East Renfrewshire Council, which has invested £25,000 in equipment, 23 devices have been put in place and are now available round the clock; notes that members of LVDCP also offer free Heart Start Defibrillator Awareness courses to anyone in the local area who wishes to learn how to perform CPR and operate a PAD device; recognises that this project feeds into wider local commitments to improve first-aid training, including the recent announcement that every school pupil is set to be taught CPR in the classroom through the British Heart Foundation’s Nation of Lifesavers campaign; believes that PADs, as well as first-aid and CPR training, are vital life-saving resources that should be universally accessible, and commends all those involved in promoting their importance in Barrhead and the surrounding area.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Alasdair Allan, Neil Bibby, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ross Greer, Brian Whittle, Maureen Watt, Willie Coffey
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 07/01/2020
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That the Parliament celebrates news that the Buzzin’ Oor Wullie statue, which stood in Barrhead during Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail this summer, sold for £16,000 during a charity auction in aid of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; notes that it was the second most expensive of over 200 sculptures across four auctions, which raised a total of £1.3 million for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and The Archie Foundation; understands that Buzzin’ was sponsored by the All About Barrhead Business Improvement District and designed and painted by the Glasgow artist, Bronwyn Gilgallon, to highlight how important bee conservation is to the survival of the planet; commends all involved in the organisation and running of Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket trail, both in Barrhead and across Scotland, and celebrates the positive impact that the money raised through the auctions will have.
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That the Parliament celebrates news that the Buzzin’ Oor Wullie statue, which stood in Barrhead during Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket Trail this summer, sold for £16,000 during a charity auction in aid of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity; notes that it was the second most expensive of over 200 sculptures across four auctions, which raised a total of £1.3 million for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity and The Archie Foundation; understands that Buzzin’ was sponsored by the All About Barrhead Business Improvement District and designed and painted by the Glasgow artist, Bronwyn Gilgallon, to highlight how important bee conservation is to the survival of the planet; commends all involved in the organisation and running of Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket trail, both in Barrhead and across Scotland, and celebrates the positive impact that the money raised through the auctions will have.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Christine Grahame, Kenneth Gibson, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, Jenny Gilruth, Bruce Crawford, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates eight-year-old Ben McMurray on his fundraising efforts for the Special Care Baby Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; understands that Ben took on a 45-mile Pedal for Scotland challenge with his proud mum, Deborah; notes that he was keen to fundraise for the hospital after learning that it had cared for him when he was born prematurely at 32 weeks; recognises that Ben has been a keen cyclist from a young age, and wishes him well on achieving his dream of becoming an Olympic gold medallist.
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That the Parliament congratulates eight-year-old Ben McMurray on his fundraising efforts for the Special Care Baby Unit at the Royal Alexandra Hospital; understands that Ben took on a 45-mile Pedal for Scotland challenge with his proud mum, Deborah; notes that he was keen to fundraise for the hospital after learning that it had cared for him when he was born prematurely at 32 weeks; recognises that Ben has been a keen cyclist from a young age, and wishes him well on achieving his dream of becoming an Olympic gold medallist.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Bob Doris, Rona Mackay, Gillian Martin, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates 81-year-old George Mawson on his retirement and acknowledges his hard work as a lollipop man over the last 17 years; notes that the last seven years were spent keeping pupils safe at Wallace Primary School in Elderslie; understands that George devoted much of his retired life to keeping children safe on their way to school; acknowledges his immense contribution to the community, and wishes him well in his retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates 81-year-old George Mawson on his retirement and acknowledges his hard work as a lollipop man over the last 17 years; notes that the last seven years were spent keeping pupils safe at Wallace Primary School in Elderslie; understands that George devoted much of his retired life to keeping children safe on their way to school; acknowledges his immense contribution to the community, and wishes him well in his retirement.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Sandra White, Alex Rowley, Stuart McMillan, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament congratulates Colin McKenzie, who is from Johnstone, on becoming the first graduate of the DFN Project SEARCH Renfrewshire programme; understands that DFN Project SEARCH is an international training programme that is aimed at helping young people with learning disabilities to secure a paid job; notes that the scheme has 60 partnerships across the UK, with over 1,000 young people being supported into work; recognises that it provided Colin with real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills; commends Colin on securing employment with Renfrewshire Council, and wishes him success in his new position.
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That the Parliament congratulates Colin McKenzie, who is from Johnstone, on becoming the first graduate of the DFN Project SEARCH Renfrewshire programme; understands that DFN Project SEARCH is an international training programme that is aimed at helping young people with learning disabilities to secure a paid job; notes that the scheme has 60 partnerships across the UK, with over 1,000 young people being supported into work; recognises that it provided Colin with real-life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills; commends Colin on securing employment with Renfrewshire Council, and wishes him success in his new position.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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