That the Parliament congratulates the Battlefield Rest on raising £1,800 for the Glasgow Children's Holiday Scheme at its 25th anniversary "Thank You" dinner; notes that the Holiday Scheme provides breaks for children and their families in the Greater Glasgow area who are disabled, disadvantaged or socially excluded; acknowledges these are especially tailored to meet the young people's needs, offer an opportunity to assist in addressing the imbalance of support, aim to help motivate and equip families to break out of poverty and provide a fun experience in a safe environment; understands that around 500 children each year enjoy the experience, including around 100 young disabled people and many young carers, and that an estimated 250 adult family members also benefit, including couples, single parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who act as carers and adult siblings; commends the Battlefield Rest on its fundraising, and wishes the Holiday Scheme well with its work.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Battlefield Rest on raising £1,800 for the Glasgow Children's Holiday Scheme at its 25th anniversary "Thank You" dinner; notes that the Holiday Scheme provides breaks for children and their families in the Greater Glasgow area who are disabled, disadvantaged or socially excluded; acknowledges these are especially tailored to meet the young people's needs, offer an opportunity to assist in addressing the imbalance of support, aim to help motivate and equip families to break out of poverty and provide a fun experience in a safe environment; understands that around 500 children each year enjoy the experience, including around 100 young disabled people and many young carers, and that an estimated 250 adult family members also benefit, including couples, single parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who act as carers and adult siblings; commends the Battlefield Rest on its fundraising, and wishes the Holiday Scheme well with its work.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Stewart Stevenson, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White
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That the Parliament congratulates the Battlefield Rest restaurant, which is in Cathcart, on its 25th anniversary; notes that the owner, Marco Giannasi, regularly voices his appreciation of his customers' loyalty and support and welcomes the new generations of these families who become regular patrons; understands that Marco has said that he is privileged to have shared many sad and happy moments in their lives and to have developed a bond with them and their families; notes the quote that frames the restaurant, which says, “You come in as a customer and leave as a friend”; acknowledges that it has become an institution of the south side of Glasgow, and hopes that it will continue to serve its delicious Italian food for generations to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Battlefield Rest restaurant, which is in Cathcart, on its 25th anniversary; notes that the owner, Marco Giannasi, regularly voices his appreciation of his customers' loyalty and support and welcomes the new generations of these families who become regular patrons; understands that Marco has said that he is privileged to have shared many sad and happy moments in their lives and to have developed a bond with them and their families; notes the quote that frames the restaurant, which says, “You come in as a customer and leave as a friend”; acknowledges that it has become an institution of the south side of Glasgow, and hopes that it will continue to serve its delicious Italian food for generations to come.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Jackson Carlaw, Rona Mackay, Annabelle Ewing, Fulton MacGregor, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Johann Lamont, Tom Arthur, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Sandra White, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament believes that the Kurdish people and their troops are taking an immensely important role against ISIS and other extremist organisations, enduring a considerable sacrifice in their efforts; condemns President Trump’s recent announcement that he is withdrawing United States' military personnel and expertise from this conflict and his reluctance to continue to support the Kurdish people, whom, until recently, were considered to be a key ally, and urges the Scottish Government to clearly state to President Erdogan of Turkey what it believes is Scotland’s abhorrence at the bombing of innocent civilians in northern Syria.
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That the Parliament believes that the Kurdish people and their troops are taking an immensely important role against ISIS and other extremist organisations, enduring a considerable sacrifice in their efforts; condemns President Trump’s recent announcement that he is withdrawing United States' military personnel and expertise from this conflict and his reluctance to continue to support the Kurdish people, whom, until recently, were considered to be a key ally, and urges the Scottish Government to clearly state to President Erdogan of Turkey what it believes is Scotland’s abhorrence at the bombing of innocent civilians in northern Syria.
Supported by: John Finnie, Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, Angus MacDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Mark Ruskell, Stuart McMillan, Ross Greer, Joan McAlpine, David Torrance, Pauline McNeill, Alex Rowley, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Alison Johnstone, Gil Paterson, Beatrice Wishart, Gail Ross, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises Glasgow Clyde College’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity by providing BSL courses, acknowledges that this is the latest in a series of initiatives by the college to promote BSL; recognises its partnership with Specsavers to provide employees free access to the course, An Introduction to Sign Language; acknowledges the commitment and intention of the lecturing staff to roll the programme out to all Specsavers employees, and notes what it sees as the college’s dedication to providing relevant and innovative courses that reflect the changing requirements of the workforce.
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That the Parliament recognises Glasgow Clyde College’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity by providing BSL courses, acknowledges that this is the latest in a series of initiatives by the college to promote BSL; recognises its partnership with Specsavers to provide employees free access to the course, An Introduction to Sign Language; acknowledges the commitment and intention of the lecturing staff to roll the programme out to all Specsavers employees, and notes what it sees as the college’s dedication to providing relevant and innovative courses that reflect the changing requirements of the workforce.
Supported by: Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Kenneth Gibson, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Alasdair Allan, Jackie Baillie, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Tom Arthur, Gil Paterson, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Effie Flood on all of the success that she has brought to Langside Library during her five years as manager; notes that, under Effie's stewardship, it has become the second highest performing library in Glasgow, offers a community space for children and mothers to come together, provides educational support and training for adult learners and works with the Clyde College campus at Langside to assist students in their college experience; acknowledges the central role that the library has taken in the wider community beyond learning; notes that this has included sourcing funding for, and helping to create, a community garden for the enjoyment of the people of Langside and Battlefield; recognises the massive role that Effie has played at the library; regrets that she is now moving on, but wishes her further success in her new posting at Hillhead Library.
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That the Parliament congratulates Effie Flood on all of the success that she has brought to Langside Library during her five years as manager; notes that, under Effie's stewardship, it has become the second highest performing library in Glasgow, offers a community space for children and mothers to come together, provides educational support and training for adult learners and works with the Clyde College campus at Langside to assist students in their college experience; acknowledges the central role that the library has taken in the wider community beyond learning; notes that this has included sourcing funding for, and helping to create, a community garden for the enjoyment of the people of Langside and Battlefield; recognises the massive role that Effie has played at the library; regrets that she is now moving on, but wishes her further success in her new posting at Hillhead Library.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt R, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Ann Marie Docherty on her retirement from the position of Chief Executive of Fair Deal; notes Ann Marie's significant achievements over the 30 years at the organisation have included influencing the shaping of its services for people with learning disabilities, providing high quality accommodation and care, engaging with service users to support them with their tenancies and accessing the benefits system and ensuring a person-centred approach to care that treats people equally and with dignity; acknowledges that that her leadership has developed and nurtured her staff, many of whom have served for over 10 years and, in some cases, 25; believes that Ann Marie has created a robust community organisation with a 30-year legacy in the heart of the Castlemilk community; thanks Ann Marie for her unfailing commitment and dedication, and wishes her the very best and a long and peaceful retirement.
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That the Parliament congratulates Ann Marie Docherty on her retirement from the position of Chief Executive of Fair Deal; notes Ann Marie's significant achievements over the 30 years at the organisation have included influencing the shaping of its services for people with learning disabilities, providing high quality accommodation and care, engaging with service users to support them with their tenancies and accessing the benefits system and ensuring a person-centred approach to care that treats people equally and with dignity; acknowledges that that her leadership has developed and nurtured her staff, many of whom have served for over 10 years and, in some cases, 25; believes that Ann Marie has created a robust community organisation with a 30-year legacy in the heart of the Castlemilk community; thanks Ann Marie for her unfailing commitment and dedication, and wishes her the very best and a long and peaceful retirement.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Kenneth Gibson, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Clare Adamson, Bill Kidd, Emma Harper, David Torrance, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Gil Paterson, Johann Lamont, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament recognises that the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, which covers coercive and controlling behaviour, makes not just physical abuse, but psychological abuse, emotional trauma and controlling behaviour a crime; welcomes this new law and the benefits that it will have for people who have been subject to domestic abuse, including those in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency; however, understands that independent researchers, along with several anti-abuse campaigners and third sector organisations, are calling for financial abuse to be fully recognised as controlling and coercive behaviour; notes calls for financial institutions to use best practice rules when it comes to their dealings with particularly vulnerable women who have suffered financial abuse, and for others to review their handling procedures of financial matters when it comes to domestic abuse, and further notes calls for Police Scotland to take account of financial abuse when investigating crimes committed under the Act.
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That the Parliament recognises that the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, which covers coercive and controlling behaviour, makes not just physical abuse, but psychological abuse, emotional trauma and controlling behaviour a crime; welcomes this new law and the benefits that it will have for people who have been subject to domestic abuse, including those in the Glasgow Cathcart constituency; however, understands that independent researchers, along with several anti-abuse campaigners and third sector organisations, are calling for financial abuse to be fully recognised as controlling and coercive behaviour; notes calls for financial institutions to use best practice rules when it comes to their dealings with particularly vulnerable women who have suffered financial abuse, and for others to review their handling procedures of financial matters when it comes to domestic abuse, and further notes calls for Police Scotland to take account of financial abuse when investigating crimes committed under the Act.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, John Mason, Gordon MacDonald, Rona Mackay, Stuart McMillan, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Neil Findlay, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Pauline McNeill, Clare Adamson, Richard Lyle, Alison Johnstone, Bob Doris, Gillian Martin, Gail Ross, Jenny Gilruth, Kenneth Gibson
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Clyde College for its innovative recycling initiative, Gift-tech, which aims to help students and local communities by providing valuable resources for learning, as well as to reduce digital social exclusion; recognises the small team of volunteers who have dedicated their spare time to ensure the project gets off the ground; understands that up to 300 devices a year may be made available to students and local community groups; notes that the programme will support people who are facing hardship, on low incomes or benefits and who may be at risk of further social exclusion or dropping out of learning, and commends the College for its foresight to deliver a practical solution to ICT recycling for the education sector.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow Clyde College for its innovative recycling initiative, Gift-tech, which aims to help students and local communities by providing valuable resources for learning, as well as to reduce digital social exclusion; recognises the small team of volunteers who have dedicated their spare time to ensure the project gets off the ground; understands that up to 300 devices a year may be made available to students and local community groups; notes that the programme will support people who are facing hardship, on low incomes or benefits and who may be at risk of further social exclusion or dropping out of learning, and commends the College for its foresight to deliver a practical solution to ICT recycling for the education sector.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Jenny Gilruth, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament recognises that political discourse in society must be based on rights and responsibilities; considers that the use of language to express political convictions and beliefs cannot simply be based on general points of assertion or on calls for free speech to be stymied or on someone driving opponents of their beliefs towards anything beyond the laws that ensure equality; believes that politicians should take care to temper their language, not their beliefs, in the pursuit of their aims, and considers that political discourse requires free speech to debate the philosophies and concepts to persuade and carry people in the hope of creating sound and equitable laws alongside sound public administration.
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That the Parliament recognises that political discourse in society must be based on rights and responsibilities; considers that the use of language to express political convictions and beliefs cannot simply be based on general points of assertion or on calls for free speech to be stymied or on someone driving opponents of their beliefs towards anything beyond the laws that ensure equality; believes that politicians should take care to temper their language, not their beliefs, in the pursuit of their aims, and considers that political discourse requires free speech to debate the philosophies and concepts to persuade and carry people in the hope of creating sound and equitable laws alongside sound public administration.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Murdo Fraser, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament acknowledges the reported 19% decrease in suicide rates in Scotland between 2004-08 and 2014-18; recognises what it sees as the impact that mental health and suicide prevention groups are having across communities in providing support to many individuals and families, raising public awareness and striving to improve crisis support services for at-risk groups; notes the establishment of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group; welcomes the call for NHS boards to include mental health and suicide prevention training within their workforce plans; notes the promotion of a new learning and awareness raising tool for all local authority staff; supports the aim of reaching out to the hard to reach group of males aged 35 to 44, where the suicide rate is at its highest, and supports extending this training to players and staff at every Scottish football club, enabling more people to spot the signs of poor mental health.
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That the Parliament acknowledges the reported 19% decrease in suicide rates in Scotland between 2004-08 and 2014-18; recognises what it sees as the impact that mental health and suicide prevention groups are having across communities in providing support to many individuals and families, raising public awareness and striving to improve crisis support services for at-risk groups; notes the establishment of the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group; welcomes the call for NHS boards to include mental health and suicide prevention training within their workforce plans; notes the promotion of a new learning and awareness raising tool for all local authority staff; supports the aim of reaching out to the hard to reach group of males aged 35 to 44, where the suicide rate is at its highest, and supports extending this training to players and staff at every Scottish football club, enabling more people to spot the signs of poor mental health.
Supported by: Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Joan McAlpine, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, David Torrance, Christine Grahame, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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