That the Parliament commends Morag Alexander on her nine-year tenure on the Executive Board of the East Lothian Care and Accommodation Project (ELCAP); recognises Morag's major contribution to the charity, including in her capacity as its Chair for the last four years; notes that her career has included groundbreaking research on women in local government; acknowledges that her work has seen Morag take part as a UK contributor to the nine-language European Commission report, Women of Europe, serve as the first director of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Scotland, the first Convener of the Scottish Social Services Council and as the Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which included her role as Chair of its statutory Scotland Committee; recognises that Morag has dedicated her career to preventing discrimination and unfair treatment; notes that she was appointed an OBE in recognition of her contribution to equal opportunities; understands that Morag supported many people in East Lothian and Midlothian during her time with ELCAP, making a positive contribution that has brought the charity strength and success; acknowledges the difference that Morag has made across Scotland, and wishes her all the best as she steps down from ELCAP and begins a new chapter in her life.
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That the Parliament commends Morag Alexander on her nine-year tenure on the Executive Board of the East Lothian Care and Accommodation Project (ELCAP); recognises Morag's major contribution to the charity, including in her capacity as its Chair for the last four years; notes that her career has included groundbreaking research on women in local government; acknowledges that her work has seen Morag take part as a UK contributor to the nine-language European Commission report, Women of Europe, serve as the first director of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Scotland, the first Convener of the Scottish Social Services Council and as the Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, which included her role as Chair of its statutory Scotland Committee; recognises that Morag has dedicated her career to preventing discrimination and unfair treatment; notes that she was appointed an OBE in recognition of her contribution to equal opportunities; understands that Morag supported many people in East Lothian and Midlothian during her time with ELCAP, making a positive contribution that has brought the charity strength and success; acknowledges the difference that Morag has made across Scotland, and wishes her all the best as she steps down from ELCAP and begins a new chapter in her life.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd
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That the Parliament congratulates LASC Childcare Services Ltd on having been awarded £100,000 to expand Rosewell nursery pavilion and create a community room; acknowledges that these funds were provided from a share of the £910,000 that Midlothian Council received from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; recognises the important work that LASC provides by offering access to affordable childcare, and wishes it all the best with this expansion and continued success in serving the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates LASC Childcare Services Ltd on having been awarded £100,000 to expand Rosewell nursery pavilion and create a community room; acknowledges that these funds were provided from a share of the £910,000 that Midlothian Council received from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; recognises the important work that LASC provides by offering access to affordable childcare, and wishes it all the best with this expansion and continued success in serving the community.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Dalkeith Country Park on receiving £49,356.23 towards an accessible path connecting the park with the High Street; understands that these funds were provided from a share of £910,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; considers that this is an important step towards equal accessibility for all; commends the park's efforts to increase accessibility, and hopes that similar projects are encouraged in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Dalkeith Country Park on receiving £49,356.23 towards an accessible path connecting the park with the High Street; understands that these funds were provided from a share of £910,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; considers that this is an important step towards equal accessibility for all; commends the park's efforts to increase accessibility, and hopes that similar projects are encouraged in the future.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Council’s Transport Team on being awarded £25,000 to build four new bus shelters; understands that these funds were provided from a share of £910,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund, and considers that the money will improve the public transport system, which many people rely on each day.
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That the Parliament congratulates Midlothian Council’s Transport Team on being awarded £25,000 to build four new bus shelters; understands that these funds were provided from a share of £910,000 from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund, and considers that the money will improve the public transport system, which many people rely on each day.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jeremy Balfour, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates St John’s & King’s Park Church in Dalkeith on being awarded £57,790 to replace the church hall roof; notes that this comes from a share of the £910,000 that Midlothian Council received from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; acknowledges the church’s work to build a safe and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds, and believes that this, and its efforts to help alleviate poverty, are of valuable service to the community.
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That the Parliament congratulates St John’s & King’s Park Church in Dalkeith on being awarded £57,790 to replace the church hall roof; notes that this comes from a share of the £910,000 that Midlothian Council received from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Capital Fund; acknowledges the church’s work to build a safe and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds, and believes that this, and its efforts to help alleviate poverty, are of valuable service to the community.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Adam Stitt, who is from Mayfield and drives for Lothian Buses, on being named as both the Scottish and UK driver of the year at the 53rd National Bus Driver of the Year competition, which surveyed nearly 100 drivers and tested them on theoretical and practical skills that reflect all aspects of their challenging work; acknowledges that Adam's victory is the third successive title win for drivers from Scotland; appreciates that he has been with Lothian Buses for nine years; believes that Adam is a prime example of the operator's well trained and hardworking staff, and wishes him all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Adam Stitt, who is from Mayfield and drives for Lothian Buses, on being named as both the Scottish and UK driver of the year at the 53rd National Bus Driver of the Year competition, which surveyed nearly 100 drivers and tested them on theoretical and practical skills that reflect all aspects of their challenging work; acknowledges that Adam's victory is the third successive title win for drivers from Scotland; appreciates that he has been with Lothian Buses for nine years; believes that Adam is a prime example of the operator's well trained and hardworking staff, and wishes him all the best.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Joan McAlpine, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the 900 cyclists who recently took part in the Poppyscotland Sportive, which saw them cycle through Musselburgh; understands that the mammoth fundraiser gave participants a choice of three routes around the country, which were either 47, 68 or 102 miles long, with some going as far as the Scottish Borders; is aware that, over the last seven years, more than £300,000 has been raised by Poppyscotland and that this money goes towards life-changing support for Scotland’s armed forces community; wishes the charity all the best in its fundraising, and hopes that the cyclists enjoyed the experience.
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That the Parliament congratulates the 900 cyclists who recently took part in the Poppyscotland Sportive, which saw them cycle through Musselburgh; understands that the mammoth fundraiser gave participants a choice of three routes around the country, which were either 47, 68 or 102 miles long, with some going as far as the Scottish Borders; is aware that, over the last seven years, more than £300,000 has been raised by Poppyscotland and that this money goes towards life-changing support for Scotland’s armed forces community; wishes the charity all the best in its fundraising, and hopes that the cyclists enjoyed the experience.
Supported by: Sandra White, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Jeremy Balfour, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Liam Kerr, Kenneth Gibson, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Angela Constance, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur, Stewart Stevenson, Ruth Maguire, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament congratulates St Matthew’s RC Primary School on 125 years of successful teaching in the community of Rosewell; understands that the school will be holding a Celebration Mass to commemorate this milestone, and wishes the school all the best in its future years of educating.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Matthew’s RC Primary School on 125 years of successful teaching in the community of Rosewell; understands that the school will be holding a Celebration Mass to commemorate this milestone, and wishes the school all the best in its future years of educating.
Supported by: Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Sandra White, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose on being named the Best Community Football Club at the SFA’s Grassroots Awards 2019, which were sponsored by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail to recognise and reward people across the country that make a difference in their communities through the power of grassroots football; believes that winning this national award is a monumental achievement; hopes that the club will continue to inspire through it work, and wishes it all the best.
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That the Parliament congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose on being named the Best Community Football Club at the SFA’s Grassroots Awards 2019, which were sponsored by McDonald’s and the Sunday Mail to recognise and reward people across the country that make a difference in their communities through the power of grassroots football; believes that winning this national award is a monumental achievement; hopes that the club will continue to inspire through it work, and wishes it all the best.
Supported by: Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Joan McAlpine, Maureen Watt, Richard Lyle, Miles Briggs, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Ruth Maguire, Gil Paterson, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament offers warm congratulations to Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K) in Midlothian on being awarded a £70,268 grant towards its Guid 2 Go service promoting health and wellbeing; understands that the funds are provided through Young Start, a funding programme run through the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that the project works tirelessly to aid youth in the pursuit of happy, healthy lives, as well as to provide a sense of safety, security and community; wishes Y2K the best in its aims, and hopes that those impacted by the programme enjoy the benefits that result.
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That the Parliament offers warm congratulations to Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000 Project (Y2K) in Midlothian on being awarded a £70,268 grant towards its Guid 2 Go service promoting health and wellbeing; understands that the funds are provided through Young Start, a funding programme run through the National Lottery Community Fund; recognises that the project works tirelessly to aid youth in the pursuit of happy, healthy lives, as well as to provide a sense of safety, security and community; wishes Y2K the best in its aims, and hopes that those impacted by the programme enjoy the benefits that result.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Joan McAlpine, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Stewart Stevenson, Neil Findlay, Ruth Maguire, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Emma Harper, Gil Paterson, Bruce Crawford, Tom Arthur
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