That the Parliament congratulates Forth Valley Welcome on receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award possible for voluntary groups in the UK; acknowledges the positive impact of its campaigns and work in Stirling and Clackmannanshire communities; commends their 70+ volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting and welcoming refugees settle into new lives in Scotland, and recognises the important role that organisations such as Forth Valley Welcome play in forging the inclusive, tolerant and welcoming Scotland that this Parliament and its representatives strive for.
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That the Parliament congratulates Forth Valley Welcome on receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award possible for voluntary groups in the UK; acknowledges the positive impact of its campaigns and work in Stirling and Clackmannanshire communities; commends their 70+ volunteers who dedicate their time to supporting and welcoming refugees settle into new lives in Scotland, and recognises the important role that organisations such as Forth Valley Welcome play in forging the inclusive, tolerant and welcoming Scotland that this Parliament and its representatives strive for.
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Sandra White, Annabelle Ewing, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Alexander Stewart, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament acknowledges 5 June 2020 as the 46th World Environment Day, as championed by the UN; notes that this year’s theme, Time for Nature, promotes the protection of biodiversity, highlighting the crucial human dependency on a healthy planet; commends the work of non-governmental organisations globally in their efforts to fight against climate change and for the protection of the environment; recognises what it sees as the need for Scotland to continue with decarbonisation of the economy and the development of the "green economy", ans supports further work to ensure that Scotland plays its part in the international effort against climate change and the protection of biodiversity in its many forms.
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That the Parliament acknowledges 5 June 2020 as the 46th World Environment Day, as championed by the UN; notes that this year’s theme, Time for Nature, promotes the protection of biodiversity, highlighting the crucial human dependency on a healthy planet; commends the work of non-governmental organisations globally in their efforts to fight against climate change and for the protection of the environment; recognises what it sees as the need for Scotland to continue with decarbonisation of the economy and the development of the "green economy", ans supports further work to ensure that Scotland plays its part in the international effort against climate change and the protection of biodiversity in its many forms.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Gordon MacDonald, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Stewart Stevenson, Alex Neil, Annabelle Ewing, Andy Wightman, Willie Coffey, David Torrance, Sandra White, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament recognises the crucial role that seafarers play in national supply chains and the wider economy; commends the hard work and dedication of UK seafarers in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, doing their utmost to keep their cargo, shipmates and passengers safe; notes that some UK crew members remain stranded abroad, and international efforts to provide relief remain ongoing; supports work to safeguard the safety of seafarers, at home and overseas, to ensure safe operations during the current coronavirus crisis, and believes that the UK Government should seek to facilitate a co-ordinated international effort to ensure seafarers can travel to return to their home countries safely and as early as possible.
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That the Parliament recognises the crucial role that seafarers play in national supply chains and the wider economy; commends the hard work and dedication of UK seafarers in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, doing their utmost to keep their cargo, shipmates and passengers safe; notes that some UK crew members remain stranded abroad, and international efforts to provide relief remain ongoing; supports work to safeguard the safety of seafarers, at home and overseas, to ensure safe operations during the current coronavirus crisis, and believes that the UK Government should seek to facilitate a co-ordinated international effort to ensure seafarers can travel to return to their home countries safely and as early as possible.
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Liam McArthur, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Neil, Sandra White, Angela Constance, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Neil Bibby, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges the hard work and dedicated shown by volunteers of Transition Stirling and The Kitchen at 44 to help community members in need; welcomes their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain their activities and adapt them to suit changing needs and requirements; notes that The Wellbeing Fund, which is administered by the SCVO, awarded £23,085 to fund continued efforts to reduce supermarket food waste and meet growing demand for food among Stirling’s communities; understands that, since March 2020, Transition Stirling and The Kitchen at 44 have distributed over 10 tons of food to over 2500 attendees, and commends the dedication and outstanding commitment shown by these volunteers, and many more, to their neighbours and communities during the pandemic.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the hard work and dedicated shown by volunteers of Transition Stirling and The Kitchen at 44 to help community members in need; welcomes their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain their activities and adapt them to suit changing needs and requirements; notes that The Wellbeing Fund, which is administered by the SCVO, awarded £23,085 to fund continued efforts to reduce supermarket food waste and meet growing demand for food among Stirling’s communities; understands that, since March 2020, Transition Stirling and The Kitchen at 44 have distributed over 10 tons of food to over 2500 attendees, and commends the dedication and outstanding commitment shown by these volunteers, and many more, to their neighbours and communities during the pandemic.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Emma Harper, Rona Mackay, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament notes what it sees as the positive role that faith-based organisations can have on their communities; acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on Scotland, particularly in already vulnerable groups; commends the efforts of St. Mark’s Parish Church in organising volunteers and support for families in the Raploch and Cornton areas; notes that over £2,000 in supermarket vouchers have already been distributed to families and that there are plans for over 100 craft packs to also be issued; praises the work of other partner organisations for providing during times of hardship, notably the Salvation Army and Start Up Stirling, and commends the efforts of volunteers in supporting their communities through the pandemic.
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That the Parliament notes what it sees as the positive role that faith-based organisations can have on their communities; acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on Scotland, particularly in already vulnerable groups; commends the efforts of St. Mark’s Parish Church in organising volunteers and support for families in the Raploch and Cornton areas; notes that over £2,000 in supermarket vouchers have already been distributed to families and that there are plans for over 100 craft packs to also be issued; praises the work of other partner organisations for providing during times of hardship, notably the Salvation Army and Start Up Stirling, and commends the efforts of volunteers in supporting their communities through the pandemic.
Supported by: David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park on its 50th birthday; acknowledges the leading role that the park has played in educating Stirling’s communities on animal conservation, including its diligent engagement programme with local schools; welcomes its continued efforts to enhance the wider tourism industry in central Scotland, and praises all of the staff for looking after the many animals resident in the park during these unprecedented times.
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That the Parliament congratulates Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park on its 50th birthday; acknowledges the leading role that the park has played in educating Stirling’s communities on animal conservation, including its diligent engagement programme with local schools; welcomes its continued efforts to enhance the wider tourism industry in central Scotland, and praises all of the staff for looking after the many animals resident in the park during these unprecedented times.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Annabelle Ewing, Gordon Lindhurst, Murdo Fraser, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital role of the third sector and community in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges the hard work that has been shown by Coorie Creative in recent weeks; notes that this group is dedicated to supporting people who have experienced trauma in their lives; acknowledges that social distancing has led many organisations to host activities online and that Coorie Creative has joined this approach with online meet-ups; warmly welcomes the recent award that it has received from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is continuing to deliver funding and support for a broad range of organisations across Stirling and Scotland; believes that this will help it meet its ongoing costs of operating during the COVID-19 crisis, and thanks its staff for the important work that they do, particularly with the current societal focus on mental health and wellbeing.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital role of the third sector and community in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; acknowledges the hard work that has been shown by Coorie Creative in recent weeks; notes that this group is dedicated to supporting people who have experienced trauma in their lives; acknowledges that social distancing has led many organisations to host activities online and that Coorie Creative has joined this approach with online meet-ups; warmly welcomes the recent award that it has received from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is continuing to deliver funding and support for a broad range of organisations across Stirling and Scotland; believes that this will help it meet its ongoing costs of operating during the COVID-19 crisis, and thanks its staff for the important work that they do, particularly with the current societal focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital role of the third sector and community in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; welcomes the work of Babes in the Woods, in which provides an invaluable service to communities in Stirling by providing low-cost children’s toys, clothing and equipment to families in need; acknowledges that the COVID-19 crisis has affected families particularly hard, and that organisations such as Babes in the Woods are doing stellar work to help some of the most vulnerable in society; warmly welcomes the group's award of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is continuing to deliver funding and support for a broad range of organisations across Stirling and Scotland, and hopes that it will be able to use this funding to continue to deliver its important work during the current health situation and beyond.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the vital role of the third sector and community in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; welcomes the work of Babes in the Woods, in which provides an invaluable service to communities in Stirling by providing low-cost children’s toys, clothing and equipment to families in need; acknowledges that the COVID-19 crisis has affected families particularly hard, and that organisations such as Babes in the Woods are doing stellar work to help some of the most vulnerable in society; warmly welcomes the group's award of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund, which is continuing to deliver funding and support for a broad range of organisations across Stirling and Scotland, and hopes that it will be able to use this funding to continue to deliver its important work during the current health situation and beyond.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Annabelle Ewing, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament expresses its gratitude to everyone in the Forth Valley area who has who taken on a frontline role in helping to tackle the spread of COVID-19; notes that this includes around 300 people who have joined NHS Forth Valley’s staff bank, with the majority being nurses and healthcare support workers, as well as doctors, pharmacy staff, administrative staff, drivers and laboratory staff; welcomes the 400 who responded to the national appeal for staff to return to work in the NHS Forth Valley area; commends the hundreds of University of Stirling medical and nursing students who will be joining NHS Forth Valley in the coming weeks, praises the redeployment of existing staff across the NHS to frontline roles, including dental nurses who are now assisting with drive-through COVID-19 testing centres; understands that this is the biggest challenge that the NHS has faced in everyone's lifetime, and thanks all those who are working hard to keep the country safe.
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That the Parliament expresses its gratitude to everyone in the Forth Valley area who has who taken on a frontline role in helping to tackle the spread of COVID-19; notes that this includes around 300 people who have joined NHS Forth Valley’s staff bank, with the majority being nurses and healthcare support workers, as well as doctors, pharmacy staff, administrative staff, drivers and laboratory staff; welcomes the 400 who responded to the national appeal for staff to return to work in the NHS Forth Valley area; commends the hundreds of University of Stirling medical and nursing students who will be joining NHS Forth Valley in the coming weeks, praises the redeployment of existing staff across the NHS to frontline roles, including dental nurses who are now assisting with drive-through COVID-19 testing centres; understands that this is the biggest challenge that the NHS has faced in everyone's lifetime, and thanks all those who are working hard to keep the country safe.
Supported by: Sandra White, Rona Mackay, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Monica Lennon, Willie Coffey, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament celebrates the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish declaration of independence sent to Pope John XXII and dated 6 April 1320; notes that the Declaration followed the First Scots’ War of Independence and sought to confirm the Scottish nation’s status as an independent, sovereign state; understands that the document is believed to have been sent from Arbroath Abbey by the Chancellor of Scotland and Abbott of Arbroath, Bernard of Kilwinning, and was signed and sealed by 51 magnates and nobles; notes that the surviving letter, the Declaration of Arbroath itself, is one of three written to the Pope at the time, with one other letter from King Robert the Bruce, and one from four Scottish Bishops supporting Scotland’s independence; commends the Declaration being placed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2016; notes that the Declaration is considered by many to have influenced the drafting of the American Declaration of Independence as recognised by the Senate having designated 6 April as Tartan Day; welcomes the work of the Arbroath 2020 Group and its six-month festival starting in April 2020 and running until September, celebrating Arbroath’s future and its history, and notes the view that it is vital that the memory and legacy of the Declaration of Arbroath is carried through to future generations as a defining moment in Scottish history and culture.
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That the Parliament celebrates the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish declaration of independence sent to Pope John XXII and dated 6 April 1320; notes that the Declaration followed the First Scots’ War of Independence and sought to confirm the Scottish nation’s status as an independent, sovereign state; understands that the document is believed to have been sent from Arbroath Abbey by the Chancellor of Scotland and Abbott of Arbroath, Bernard of Kilwinning, and was signed and sealed by 51 magnates and nobles; notes that the surviving letter, the Declaration of Arbroath itself, is one of three written to the Pope at the time, with one other letter from King Robert the Bruce, and one from four Scottish Bishops supporting Scotland’s independence; commends the Declaration being placed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register in 2016; notes that the Declaration is considered by many to have influenced the drafting of the American Declaration of Independence as recognised by the Senate having designated 6 April as Tartan Day; welcomes the work of the Arbroath 2020 Group and its six-month festival starting in April 2020 and running until September, celebrating Arbroath’s future and its history, and notes the view that it is vital that the memory and legacy of the Declaration of Arbroath is carried through to future generations as a defining moment in Scottish history and culture.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Alex Neil, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Donald Cameron, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Alasdair Allan, Bob Doris, Rona Mackay, Gil Paterson, Murdo Fraser, John Mason, John Finnie, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Maureen Watt, Willie Coffey, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson R, Tom Arthur, Christine Grahame
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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