That the Parliament welcomes the 225th anniversary of Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), which was celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative mural documenting its rich history and positive impact on healthcare; notes the GRI has been serving the public since 1794 and symbolises one of the busiest and best equipped healthcare facilities in the country, serving a catchment area of more than 320,000 people; understands it was recently recognised by Newsweek as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, the only hospital in Scotland to make the list, and has an international reputation as a teaching hospital and healthcare hub with more than 1,000 beds; notes the GRI has paved the way for medical innovations, including by Dr Joseph Lister, its most famous resident, who pioneered the use of antiseptics in the 1860s, Rebecca Strong, who developed the first training school for nurses in 1895, which then became the standard across the world, Professor Jackie Taylor, the current consultant geriatrician and first-ever female President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Sir William MacEwan, a pioneer in brain surgery and key player in the development of the "Erskine limb" for amputees, and Professor David Wheatley, who performed Scotland’s first cardiac transplant in 1992; commends everyone involved in the GRI over its 225-year life, and wishes them continued success.
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That the Parliament welcomes the 225th anniversary of Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), which was celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative mural documenting its rich history and positive impact on healthcare; notes the GRI has been serving the public since 1794 and symbolises one of the busiest and best equipped healthcare facilities in the country, serving a catchment area of more than 320,000 people; understands it was recently recognised by Newsweek as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world, the only hospital in Scotland to make the list, and has an international reputation as a teaching hospital and healthcare hub with more than 1,000 beds; notes the GRI has paved the way for medical innovations, including by Dr Joseph Lister, its most famous resident, who pioneered the use of antiseptics in the 1860s, Rebecca Strong, who developed the first training school for nurses in 1895, which then became the standard across the world, Professor Jackie Taylor, the current consultant geriatrician and first-ever female President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, Sir William MacEwan, a pioneer in brain surgery and key player in the development of the "Erskine limb" for amputees, and Professor David Wheatley, who performed Scotland’s first cardiac transplant in 1992; commends everyone involved in the GRI over its 225-year life, and wishes them continued success.
Supported by: James Dornan, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being named the Times Higher Education Awards University of the Year; notes that it is now the first university in the UK to have won the award twice; understands that the judges were impressed with the University’s focus on useful learning and its leadership in supporting Scotland's industrial sector and wider society; commends it on also winning the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year award for its initiative, Breaking Barriers, which provides education and work experience opportunities to disabled people; recognises what it sees as the University’s unique social mission and contribution to life in Scotland and its continued international leadership in the fields of business, science, engineering, public policy, and humanities, and wishes its staff, students and alumni continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the University of Strathclyde on being named the Times Higher Education Awards University of the Year; notes that it is now the first university in the UK to have won the award twice; understands that the judges were impressed with the University’s focus on useful learning and its leadership in supporting Scotland's industrial sector and wider society; commends it on also winning the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year award for its initiative, Breaking Barriers, which provides education and work experience opportunities to disabled people; recognises what it sees as the University’s unique social mission and contribution to life in Scotland and its continued international leadership in the fields of business, science, engineering, public policy, and humanities, and wishes its staff, students and alumni continued success.
Supported by: Stewart Stevenson, Iain Gray, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Findlay, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament welcomes the Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2019 report from the European Commission, which names Glasgow as the UK's top cultural and creative city; notes that it looked at 190 cities from across 30 European countries and ranked 29 different aspects of each city’s cultural health, including cultural vibrancy, creative economy and ability to attract creative talent and stimulate cultural engagement; understands that the report named Glasgow as Europe’s leader for openness, tolerance and trust and stated that, although it is considered an industrial city, Glasgow, "was one of the first European Capitals of Culture [and] has now gained recognition as a creative and cultural centre of European importance”; believes that there are huge, diverse, creative and cultural opportunities across the city and that Glaswegians have made an enormous contribution to help prove that “People Make Glasgow”, and commends everyone involved in working to ensure that Glasgow is a leading cultural and creative city.
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That the Parliament welcomes the Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor 2019 report from the European Commission, which names Glasgow as the UK's top cultural and creative city; notes that it looked at 190 cities from across 30 European countries and ranked 29 different aspects of each city’s cultural health, including cultural vibrancy, creative economy and ability to attract creative talent and stimulate cultural engagement; understands that the report named Glasgow as Europe’s leader for openness, tolerance and trust and stated that, although it is considered an industrial city, Glasgow, "was one of the first European Capitals of Culture [and] has now gained recognition as a creative and cultural centre of European importance”; believes that there are huge, diverse, creative and cultural opportunities across the city and that Glaswegians have made an enormous contribution to help prove that “People Make Glasgow”, and commends everyone involved in working to ensure that Glasgow is a leading cultural and creative city.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Fulton MacGregor, Claire Baker, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Bill Kidd, Bob Doris, Emma Harper, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement made by ACES Europe, a non-profit association based in Brussels, that Glasgow will be the European Capital of Sport for 2023; understands that this title will mark 20 years since Glasgow first gained the accolade in 2003, and notes that this is the only city to have secured the honour twice; believes the title was won by demonstrating Glasgow’s commitment to supporting grassroots-level sport, development of physical activity and an ability to attract major sporting events; believes that the city’s sporting reputation has gone from strength to strength, hosting a series of world-class sporting events at outstanding venues, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships and the first-ever European Championships in 2018, and commends everyone involved in securing this title.
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That the Parliament welcomes the announcement made by ACES Europe, a non-profit association based in Brussels, that Glasgow will be the European Capital of Sport for 2023; understands that this title will mark 20 years since Glasgow first gained the accolade in 2003, and notes that this is the only city to have secured the honour twice; believes the title was won by demonstrating Glasgow’s commitment to supporting grassroots-level sport, development of physical activity and an ability to attract major sporting events; believes that the city’s sporting reputation has gone from strength to strength, hosting a series of world-class sporting events at outstanding venues, including the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships and the first-ever European Championships in 2018, and commends everyone involved in securing this title.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, George Adam, Monica Lennon, Stewart Stevenson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Kenneth Gibson, Brian Whittle, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, John Mason, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Jenny Gilruth, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament notes with deep concern the closure of the family-owned and run Watt Brothers following its entering administration; expresses sadness at the loss of an iconic Scottish retail institution; acknowledges the legacy and lasting cultural impact that it had on Glasgow and Scotland over the last 104 years, and calls on the Scottish Government to provide redundancy support through its PACE initiative to the over 200 staff who have lost jobs with immediate effect.
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That the Parliament notes with deep concern the closure of the family-owned and run Watt Brothers following its entering administration; expresses sadness at the loss of an iconic Scottish retail institution; acknowledges the legacy and lasting cultural impact that it had on Glasgow and Scotland over the last 104 years, and calls on the Scottish Government to provide redundancy support through its PACE initiative to the over 200 staff who have lost jobs with immediate effect.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Emma Harper, Monica Lennon, Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Clare Adamson, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament is appalled at the charging and sentencing of Catalan elected representatives and independence activists of sedition and misuse of public funds by the Spanish Government as a result of them holding and participating in an independence referendum across Catalonia on 1 October 2017; believes that the actions of the Spanish Government and its judicial system against these representatives and activists violates the democratic process, and further believes that the international community should condemn this action and call on the Spanish Government to acknowledge the right of self-determination by the people of Catalonia.
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That the Parliament is appalled at the charging and sentencing of Catalan elected representatives and independence activists of sedition and misuse of public funds by the Spanish Government as a result of them holding and participating in an independence referendum across Catalonia on 1 October 2017; believes that the actions of the Spanish Government and its judicial system against these representatives and activists violates the democratic process, and further believes that the international community should condemn this action and call on the Spanish Government to acknowledge the right of self-determination by the people of Catalonia.
Supported by: John Finnie, James Dornan, Stuart McMillan, Shona Robison, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Gillian Martin, Alex Neil, Christine Grahame, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, John Mason, George Adam, Gail Ross, Willie Coffey, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the firefighters at Red Watch, formerly of Kelbourne Street and now based in Maryhill, who have raised £45,000 for pupils at Kelbourne Park Nursery and Primary School over the last 12 years; understands that the latest fundraising effort in August 2019 saw firefighters push a bed along Queen Margaret Drive and Byres Road raising £3,000, which will go towards providing specialist horse riding lessons for the children attending Kelburne Park Nursery and Primary School; notes that the crew have been nominated for a Community Award by the Evening Times in recognition of their fundraising endeavours, and thanks them for the commitment to Kelbourne Park Nursery and School pupils.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the efforts of the firefighters at Red Watch, formerly of Kelbourne Street and now based in Maryhill, who have raised £45,000 for pupils at Kelbourne Park Nursery and Primary School over the last 12 years; understands that the latest fundraising effort in August 2019 saw firefighters push a bed along Queen Margaret Drive and Byres Road raising £3,000, which will go towards providing specialist horse riding lessons for the children attending Kelburne Park Nursery and Primary School; notes that the crew have been nominated for a Community Award by the Evening Times in recognition of their fundraising endeavours, and thanks them for the commitment to Kelbourne Park Nursery and School pupils.
Supported by: David Torrance, Annie Wells, Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Emma Harper, Joan McAlpine, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Ox and Finch on retaining its Bib Gourmand status in The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2020; understands that this is the sixth consecutive year that the award-winning Finnieston-based restaurant has achieved this accolade; notes that the Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants gauged to offer both good quality and good value by Michelin's team of inspectors, and wishes the entire team at Ox and Finch, every continued success in achieving the incredible standards that it considers they are now famed for.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ox and Finch on retaining its Bib Gourmand status in The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2020; understands that this is the sixth consecutive year that the award-winning Finnieston-based restaurant has achieved this accolade; notes that the Bib Gourmand is awarded to restaurants gauged to offer both good quality and good value by Michelin's team of inspectors, and wishes the entire team at Ox and Finch, every continued success in achieving the incredible standards that it considers they are now famed for.
Supported by: David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Rona Mackay, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Emma Harper, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates SWG3 on being named Glasgow's Favourite Business at the 2019 Glasgow Business Awards; notes that SWG3 is a multi-disciplinary arts centre and events company and is home to one of the city's premier live performance venues; acknowledges that this particular award, which was sponsored by the Evening Times, was the only of the evening that was voted for by the general public; commends Glasgow Chamber of Commerce for hosting these annual awards, which have celebrated the innovation, successes and spirit of home-grown businesses for 22 years; notes that the event took place in the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, with the Royal Bank of Scotland as principal sponsor, and wishes everyone at SWG3 every continued success with its numerous creative and social endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates SWG3 on being named Glasgow's Favourite Business at the 2019 Glasgow Business Awards; notes that SWG3 is a multi-disciplinary arts centre and events company and is home to one of the city's premier live performance venues; acknowledges that this particular award, which was sponsored by the Evening Times, was the only of the evening that was voted for by the general public; commends Glasgow Chamber of Commerce for hosting these annual awards, which have celebrated the innovation, successes and spirit of home-grown businesses for 22 years; notes that the event took place in the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, with the Royal Bank of Scotland as principal sponsor, and wishes everyone at SWG3 every continued success with its numerous creative and social endeavours.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, David Torrance, Mark McDonald, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow on achieving the Bronze Level of the LGBT Charter Mark; thanks the staff and pupils for the hard work and dedication in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook a staff briefing as part of an in-service day and pupils programmed a series of LGBT-focussed assemblies, which they delivered to the whole school, and welcomes the training, review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that the school not only meets legislative needs, but is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow on achieving the Bronze Level of the LGBT Charter Mark; thanks the staff and pupils for the hard work and dedication in achieving this prestigious award from LGBT Youth Scotland; notes that the school undertook a staff briefing as part of an in-service day and pupils programmed a series of LGBT-focussed assemblies, which they delivered to the whole school, and welcomes the training, review of policies, practice and resources that aim to ensure that the school not only meets legislative needs, but is as inclusive as it can be for pupils, staff, parents and the community.
Supported by: Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Patrick Harvie, Richard Lyle, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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