Hawick Young Writer Rebecca Drysdale Reaches National Competition Final

That the Parliament congratulates 13-year-old Rebecca Drysdale, from Hawick, on reaching the final of the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Words of the Wild competition; recognises this as an outstanding personal achievement and a reflection of her creativity, imagination and talent for writing; commends Rebecca for demonstrating such enthusiasm and ability at a young age and for representing her local community with distinction; acknowledges the important role that creative writing can play in encouraging young people to explore their interests, express their ideas and develop an appreciation of Scotland's rich natural heritage; welcomes initiatives such as the Words of the Wild competition, which provide opportunities for young writers to showcase their abilities while inspiring greater awareness of wildlife and the natural environment; believes that Rebecca's achievement will be a source of great pride to her family, friends and the wider Hawick community, and wishes her every success in her future writing and creative endeavours.