That the Parliament congratulates East Kilbride Figure Skating Club on celebrating its 30th anniversary on 12 July 2020; notes that the club has had skaters qualify for the British Championships in every single year of its existence, resulting in 26 British Champions; understands that the club has also trained competitors in the World Championship, the European Championship and the Winter Olympics, resulting in five international medallists; recognises the commitment of Yvonne and Silvanna Cameron during 30 years of coaching; commends the effort of volunteers and skaters, and wishes the club every future success.
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That the Parliament congratulates East Kilbride Figure Skating Club on celebrating its 30th anniversary on 12 July 2020; notes that the club has had skaters qualify for the British Championships in every single year of its existence, resulting in 26 British Champions; understands that the club has also trained competitors in the World Championship, the European Championship and the Winter Olympics, resulting in five international medallists; recognises the commitment of Yvonne and Silvanna Cameron during 30 years of coaching; commends the effort of volunteers and skaters, and wishes the club every future success.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Donald Cameron, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Bruce Crawford, Gil Paterson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament is concerned that the UK Government’s decision to merge the Department for International Development (DfID) with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office threatens to compromise the development and humanitarian work that is carried out by DfID in an independent manner; recognises that Scotland contributes proportionately to the global development and humanitarian work of DfID; notes that Abercrombie House in East Kilbride is a principle location for the department, with 600 employees who have an acknowledged expertise in international development that has been built up over many years, and calls on the UK Government to give a firm commitment that all 600 of these highly important jobs in Abercrombie House will remain.
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That the Parliament is concerned that the UK Government’s decision to merge the Department for International Development (DfID) with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office threatens to compromise the development and humanitarian work that is carried out by DfID in an independent manner; recognises that Scotland contributes proportionately to the global development and humanitarian work of DfID; notes that Abercrombie House in East Kilbride is a principle location for the department, with 600 employees who have an acknowledged expertise in international development that has been built up over many years, and calls on the UK Government to give a firm commitment that all 600 of these highly important jobs in Abercrombie House will remain.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, John Mason, Alex Neil, Stuart McMillan, Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Sandra White, Bob Doris, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Anas Sarwar, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Joan McAlpine
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Kilbride Repertory Theatre Club (EK Rep) on reaching its 65th anniversary, covering years of performance and entertainment in the town; recognises the talent, hard work and commitment involved in running and participating in amateur theatre; acknowledges the significant cultural contribution to the town that the members of the EK Rep, past and present, have made; thanks all of the volunteers over the years, and wishes the club every future success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Kilbride Repertory Theatre Club (EK Rep) on reaching its 65th anniversary, covering years of performance and entertainment in the town; recognises the talent, hard work and commitment involved in running and participating in amateur theatre; acknowledges the significant cultural contribution to the town that the members of the EK Rep, past and present, have made; thanks all of the volunteers over the years, and wishes the club every future success.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Alexander Burnett, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament welcomes Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 2020, which runs throughout March; understands that donations are given and daffodil pins worn in memory of someone who has died, or to show support for Marie Curie services; recognises the dedication, hard work and contribution of volunteers across Scotland, including in East Kilbride, who raise funds and awareness during the appeal every year to support Marie Curie’s services; commends the vital care and support that the charity provides in Scotland to over 7,500 people and their families every year, in their own homes across 31 local authorities, in Marie Curie hospices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and through the West Lothian Community Service; praises its information and support services, which are available for everyone affected by a terminal illness and its volunteer helper services, which provide emotional support, companionship and information to people, carers and families; notes the view that, as everyone is affected by dying, death and bereavement, all people deserve the best possible experience to deal with this, reflecting what is most important to them, and welcomes Marie Curie's ambition to enable this; recognises that it works to improve the lives of all people living with a terminal illness, their carers and families; believes that wearing the daffodil pin unites millions of people who believe that dying people should get the care and support that they need and desire, and notes the calls encouraging as many people as possible to support the Marie Curie campaign in March.
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That the Parliament welcomes Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal 2020, which runs throughout March; understands that donations are given and daffodil pins worn in memory of someone who has died, or to show support for Marie Curie services; recognises the dedication, hard work and contribution of volunteers across Scotland, including in East Kilbride, who raise funds and awareness during the appeal every year to support Marie Curie’s services; commends the vital care and support that the charity provides in Scotland to over 7,500 people and their families every year, in their own homes across 31 local authorities, in Marie Curie hospices in Edinburgh and Glasgow and through the West Lothian Community Service; praises its information and support services, which are available for everyone affected by a terminal illness and its volunteer helper services, which provide emotional support, companionship and information to people, carers and families; notes the view that, as everyone is affected by dying, death and bereavement, all people deserve the best possible experience to deal with this, reflecting what is most important to them, and welcomes Marie Curie's ambition to enable this; recognises that it works to improve the lives of all people living with a terminal illness, their carers and families; believes that wearing the daffodil pin unites millions of people who believe that dying people should get the care and support that they need and desire, and notes the calls encouraging as many people as possible to support the Marie Curie campaign in March.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Finlay Carson, Liam McArthur, Mark McDonald, Bob Doris, Pauline McNeill, John Mason, Jeremy Balfour, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Bruce Crawford, Maureen Watt, Kenneth Gibson, Willie Coffey, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the gymnasts, Mia Costello and Brenna Cruickshank, from East Kilbride Gymnastics Club, on winning a gold medal treble at the Pan American Cup in Mexico; notes that Brenna and Mia competed as part of Team GB in the 12-18 Years Pairs category and won a gold medal in each of their three routines, Balance, Dynamic and Combined; notes the hard work and effort of Mia and Brenna, their coaches and all at the club in both training and raising funds to cover the cost of the trip, and wishes Brenna, Mia and East Kilbride Gymnastics Club future success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the gymnasts, Mia Costello and Brenna Cruickshank, from East Kilbride Gymnastics Club, on winning a gold medal treble at the Pan American Cup in Mexico; notes that Brenna and Mia competed as part of Team GB in the 12-18 Years Pairs category and won a gold medal in each of their three routines, Balance, Dynamic and Combined; notes the hard work and effort of Mia and Brenna, their coaches and all at the club in both training and raising funds to cover the cost of the trip, and wishes Brenna, Mia and East Kilbride Gymnastics Club future success.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Willie Coffey, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 13/03/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride on achieving the Silver Level of the LGBT Charter Mark; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook pupil-led workshops for local agencies on mental health and wellbeing, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Duncanrig Secondary School goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride on achieving the Silver Level of the LGBT Charter Mark; recognises the hard work and dedication of pupils and staff in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook pupil-led workshops for local agencies on mental health and wellbeing, and welcomes the training and the review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that Duncanrig Secondary School goes beyond meeting legislative needs and is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament welcomes that "Bob’s Engine", number 15607, the first of General Pinochet of Chile’s eight engines to be boycotted by the workers at Rolls Royce, East Kilbride in 1974, has been returned to Scotland permanently; thanks Andy Kerr and Stewart McKillop, Chair and Principal respectively of East Kilbride’s South Lanarkshire College for offering the permanent siting of the engine in the college grounds; considers that engine number 15607 is a tribute to East Kilbride’s industrial history and a lasting monument to workers’ solidarity across the world; congratulates trade union activists Bob Fulton, Robert Somerville, John Keenan, Stuart Barrie and their colleagues on their democratic stance in 1974, as well as film-maker Felipe Bustos Sierra for his determination to tell this inspiring story, and wishes the people of Chile well in striving towards a democratic future for their nation.
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That the Parliament welcomes that "Bob’s Engine", number 15607, the first of General Pinochet of Chile’s eight engines to be boycotted by the workers at Rolls Royce, East Kilbride in 1974, has been returned to Scotland permanently; thanks Andy Kerr and Stewart McKillop, Chair and Principal respectively of East Kilbride’s South Lanarkshire College for offering the permanent siting of the engine in the college grounds; considers that engine number 15607 is a tribute to East Kilbride’s industrial history and a lasting monument to workers’ solidarity across the world; congratulates trade union activists Bob Fulton, Robert Somerville, John Keenan, Stuart Barrie and their colleagues on their democratic stance in 1974, as well as film-maker Felipe Bustos Sierra for his determination to tell this inspiring story, and wishes the people of Chile well in striving towards a democratic future for their nation.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Monica Lennon, Emma Harper, Graham Simpson, George Adam, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Rona Mackay, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Andy Wightman, Elaine Smith, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Neil Findlay, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 2019 marks the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, which is being celebrated all over the world by Bahá’is; notes that this is a very special celebration for those of the Bahá’i faith in their belief that the Báb, Siyyid Alí-Muhammad, who was born in Iran in 1819, was called by God as Forerunner and Herald of Bahá’u’llah, a twin Prophet and Luminary of the Bahá'í faith; recognises the importance of this year for Bahá’is, and sends its best wishes to the Bahá’i community in East Kilbride and across Scotland.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 2019 marks the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb, which is being celebrated all over the world by Bahá’is; notes that this is a very special celebration for those of the Bahá’i faith in their belief that the Báb, Siyyid Alí-Muhammad, who was born in Iran in 1819, was called by God as Forerunner and Herald of Bahá’u’llah, a twin Prophet and Luminary of the Bahá'í faith; recognises the importance of this year for Bahá’is, and sends its best wishes to the Bahá’i community in East Kilbride and across Scotland.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, John Mason, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 23/01/2020
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Kilbride Sea Cadets, TS Cunningham, on being awarded the Indefatigable Trophy for 2018, which was presented at a special ceremony in the town on 24 June 2019 by the Captain of the Sea Cadets, Phil Russell RN; notes that the Indefatigable was a training ship on the Mersey for boys planning to join the Royal or Merchant Navy and that the Indefatigable Old Boys Association, which was formed in 1983, presents the trophy annually to the UK’s most improved unit; recognises the endeavours of every cadet in the East Kilbride corps and all of the staff, volunteers and parents, who work extremely hard to make the unit such a success, and wishes the cadets all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates the East Kilbride Sea Cadets, TS Cunningham, on being awarded the Indefatigable Trophy for 2018, which was presented at a special ceremony in the town on 24 June 2019 by the Captain of the Sea Cadets, Phil Russell RN; notes that the Indefatigable was a training ship on the Mersey for boys planning to join the Royal or Merchant Navy and that the Indefatigable Old Boys Association, which was formed in 1983, presents the trophy annually to the UK’s most improved unit; recognises the endeavours of every cadet in the East Kilbride corps and all of the staff, volunteers and parents, who work extremely hard to make the unit such a success, and wishes the cadets all the best.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Monica Lennon, Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Angela Constance, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2019
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That the Parliament notes that Whitelee, the UK’s largest windfarm, is marking its 10th anniversary; recognises that, every year, Whitelee produces clean energy equivalent to over 5 million tonnes of carbon emissions had it come from fossil fuels; notes that this is enough clean energy to power every electric vehicle currently in the UK and that, each day, Whitelee can offset CO2 emissions equivalent to two days of every domestic flight to and from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports; acknowledges what it sees as the contribution that Whitelee and ScottishPower Renewables have made to the Scottish economy with a boost of over £790 million over the life of the windfarm; understands that the windfarm attracts 200,000 people each year to explore the 130km of trails on foot, bike or horse, and welcomes the windfarm’s community benefit fund, which has disbursed over £9 million to local projects with further community benefit of over £14.5 million to be paid over the site’s remaining lifetime.
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That the Parliament notes that Whitelee, the UK’s largest windfarm, is marking its 10th anniversary; recognises that, every year, Whitelee produces clean energy equivalent to over 5 million tonnes of carbon emissions had it come from fossil fuels; notes that this is enough clean energy to power every electric vehicle currently in the UK and that, each day, Whitelee can offset CO2 emissions equivalent to two days of every domestic flight to and from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports; acknowledges what it sees as the contribution that Whitelee and ScottishPower Renewables have made to the Scottish economy with a boost of over £790 million over the life of the windfarm; understands that the windfarm attracts 200,000 people each year to explore the 130km of trails on foot, bike or horse, and welcomes the windfarm’s community benefit fund, which has disbursed over £9 million to local projects with further community benefit of over £14.5 million to be paid over the site’s remaining lifetime.
Supported by: John Mason, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, Stuart McMillan, Monica Lennon, Kenneth Gibson, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Gail Ross, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin
Current Status: Fallen on 02/10/2019
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