That the Parliament recognises Glasgow Airport's busiest summer on record with more than three million people passing through the terminal during the peak months of June, July and August 2017; notes that 14 July was its busiest day, with its staff welcoming nearly 40,000 passengers, loading 1,800 tons of luggage and managing 343 flights; understands that air traffic has continued to grow domestically and internationally, and applauds all of the staff involved in the successful running of the airport.
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That the Parliament recognises Glasgow Airport's busiest summer on record with more than three million people passing through the terminal during the peak months of June, July and August 2017; notes that 14 July was its busiest day, with its staff welcoming nearly 40,000 passengers, loading 1,800 tons of luggage and managing 343 flights; understands that air traffic has continued to grow domestically and internationally, and applauds all of the staff involved in the successful running of the airport.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, Richard Lyle, Clare Haughey, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Ben Macpherson, Jenny Gilruth, Jackson Carlaw, Colin Beattie, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Maree Todd
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That the Parliament recognises the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service that was awarded to the volunteers responsible for ensuring that Paisley's Sma Shot Cottages continues to show the history associated with the 18th century weavers' cottages in the town; understands that, due to the commitment of these volunteers, that part of Paisley history is preserved for all visitors, national and international, to see and experience.
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That the Parliament recognises the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service that was awarded to the volunteers responsible for ensuring that Paisley's Sma Shot Cottages continues to show the history associated with the 18th century weavers' cottages in the town; understands that, due to the commitment of these volunteers, that part of Paisley history is preserved for all visitors, national and international, to see and experience.
Supported by: Bob Doris, Ash Denham, Gail Ross, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Clare Haughey, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Jenny Gilruth, Ivan McKee, Stewart Stevenson, Ben Macpherson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Colin Beattie
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That the Parliament commends the work of Paisley-based Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) and all that it does for people in local communities dealing with mental health issues; congratulates RAMH on being awarded the Gold standard for Investors in People; understands that this achievement is due to the excellent level of care that both staff and volunteers deliver, and acknowledges the importance of bringing mental health issues into the public domain in order to continue to promote a positive vision for mental health.
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That the Parliament commends the work of Paisley-based Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) and all that it does for people in local communities dealing with mental health issues; congratulates RAMH on being awarded the Gold standard for Investors in People; understands that this achievement is due to the excellent level of care that both staff and volunteers deliver, and acknowledges the importance of bringing mental health issues into the public domain in order to continue to promote a positive vision for mental health.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Edward Mountain, Joan McAlpine, Rona Mackay, Graeme Dey, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Clare Haughey, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Ross Greer, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Sandra White, Gail Ross, Bruce Crawford, Ben Macpherson, Ivan McKee, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament supports Paisley FM and its ambitious plan to launch a new radio station in time for the City of Culture 2021 bid; understands that this venture would provide Renfrewshire with a local radio station, where local issues can be discussed and brought to the public; notes that Paisley FM is applying for a community licence, which means that the station will be not-for-profit and run by a mixture of staff and volunteers, and acknowledges that this project is another example of Paisley people’s determination and drive to make the town the best it can be, and the first Scottish town to be named a UK City of Culture.
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That the Parliament supports Paisley FM and its ambitious plan to launch a new radio station in time for the City of Culture 2021 bid; understands that this venture would provide Renfrewshire with a local radio station, where local issues can be discussed and brought to the public; notes that Paisley FM is applying for a community licence, which means that the station will be not-for-profit and run by a mixture of staff and volunteers, and acknowledges that this project is another example of Paisley people’s determination and drive to make the town the best it can be, and the first Scottish town to be named a UK City of Culture.
Supported by: Ash Denham, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Bill Kidd, Graeme Dey, Clare Haughey, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Kenneth Gibson, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Ivan McKee, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Paisley on its success as being the only Scottish town shortlisted for the title, UK City of Culture 2021; understands that many businesses, community groups, and people from the town have greatly contributed to the bid; commends in particular Jean Cameron and her staff at Paisley 2021 who worked tirelessly to ensure that the bid was positively considered, and supports Team Paisley in the continuation of the process to have a town in Scotland named as the city of culture.
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That the Parliament congratulates Paisley on its success as being the only Scottish town shortlisted for the title, UK City of Culture 2021; understands that many businesses, community groups, and people from the town have greatly contributed to the bid; commends in particular Jean Cameron and her staff at Paisley 2021 who worked tirelessly to ensure that the bid was positively considered, and supports Team Paisley in the continuation of the process to have a town in Scotland named as the city of culture.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Clare Haughey, Graeme Dey, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Ash Denham, Gillian Martin, Neil Bibby, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Ross Greer, Richard Lyle, Richard Lochhead, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Andy Wightman, Ben Macpherson, Ruth Maguire, Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Ivan McKee, Maree Todd, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Jackie Baillie, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament deplores the decision to close the Department for Work and Pensions job and administration centres in Scotland, including the Paisley Lonend site; understands that this will result in the removal of 300 jobs from the Paisley economy, which it considers is in an effort to continue the Conservative dogma of austerity, and acknowledges what it sees as the exponential harm that these decisions are causing to local communities, removing jobs and then the facilities that help get people into work.
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That the Parliament deplores the decision to close the Department for Work and Pensions job and administration centres in Scotland, including the Paisley Lonend site; understands that this will result in the removal of 300 jobs from the Paisley economy, which it considers is in an effort to continue the Conservative dogma of austerity, and acknowledges what it sees as the exponential harm that these decisions are causing to local communities, removing jobs and then the facilities that help get people into work.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Ben Macpherson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Pauline McNeill, Bob Doris, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, James Dornan, Clare Haughey, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Ash Denham, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Airport on receiving the Taste Our Best award for food and drink standards; understands that this award is a Quality Assurance accreditation from VisitScotland, which certifies the excellence and provenance of food and drink available in restaurants, and acknowledges that Glasgow Airport is the first airport in Scotland to have received the award.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Airport on receiving the Taste Our Best award for food and drink standards; understands that this award is a Quality Assurance accreditation from VisitScotland, which certifies the excellence and provenance of food and drink available in restaurants, and acknowledges that Glasgow Airport is the first airport in Scotland to have received the award.
Supported by: Joan McAlpine, Gordon Lindhurst, Ivan McKee, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, James Dornan R, Ash Denham, Rona Mackay, Ben Macpherson, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Richard Lochhead, Edward Mountain, Stuart McMillan, Stewart Stevenson, Maurice Corry, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur, Annie Wells, Gail Ross
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That the Parliament congratulates Kelburne Men's 1st XI hockey team on winning the Men’s National League Division 1 for the 13th consecutive time; commends the continued success of Scotland's best hockey team; applauds the players' dedication to the sport, and notes that many of them regularly represent Scotland at international level.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kelburne Men's 1st XI hockey team on winning the Men’s National League Division 1 for the 13th consecutive time; commends the continued success of Scotland's best hockey team; applauds the players' dedication to the sport, and notes that many of them regularly represent Scotland at international level.
Supported by: Gillian Martin, James Dornan, Fulton MacGregor, Ash Denham, David Torrance, Stuart McMillan, Ben Macpherson, Clare Haughey, Sandra White, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Ivan McKee, Neil Bibby, Jenny Gilruth, Colin Beattie, Brian Whittle, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 21/06/2017
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That the Parliament celebrates the Paisley Beer and Food Festival; notes that 2017 is the 30th anniversary of both the festival and the town's football team, St Mirren, winning the Scottish Cup; understands that, in light of this, an emblem for the festival was created that artistically acknowledged both occasions, and congratulates the organisers, the Renfrewshire branch of Campaign for Real Ale, on the successful event.
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That the Parliament celebrates the Paisley Beer and Food Festival; notes that 2017 is the 30th anniversary of both the festival and the town's football team, St Mirren, winning the Scottish Cup; understands that, in light of this, an emblem for the festival was created that artistically acknowledged both occasions, and congratulates the organisers, the Renfrewshire branch of Campaign for Real Ale, on the successful event.
Supported by: James Dornan, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Neil Bibby, Patrick Harvie, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Ben Macpherson, Gordon MacDonald, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Graeme Dey, David Torrance, Colin Beattie, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
Current Status: Fallen on 21/06/2017
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That the Parliament congratulates Paisley-based West College Scotland dance lecturer, Rosina Bonsu, on her nomination as a 2017 Outstanding Woman of Scotland; notes that Rosina is one of just 10 women nominated this year; understands that this prestigious nomination is bestowed on women who have made a significant contribution to Scottish life, and commends her outstanding work for, and involvement with, the local community, young people and the creative arts.
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That the Parliament congratulates Paisley-based West College Scotland dance lecturer, Rosina Bonsu, on her nomination as a 2017 Outstanding Woman of Scotland; notes that Rosina is one of just 10 women nominated this year; understands that this prestigious nomination is bestowed on women who have made a significant contribution to Scottish life, and commends her outstanding work for, and involvement with, the local community, young people and the creative arts.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, James Dornan, Clare Haughey, Ben Macpherson, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Jamie Greene, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Jackson Carlaw, Richard Lyle, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Fallen on 21/06/2017
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