That the Parliament congratulates the fundraiser Neil Wightman, who is from Kirkintilloch, on being named at the RailStaff Awards as the Charitable Person of the Year in recognition of his tireless charity challenge which has resulted in an incredible £4,500 being raised for Parkinson's UK, which is a charity close to Neil's heart as his father has the condition; notes that Neil, who is a Network Rail track quality supervisor, has taken on nine Tough Mudders, two Tartan Warriors, two MacTuffs, a Badass Murker and a Winter Wolf run as well as the Glencoe Challenge, which involves a 26-mile walk across mountains, and applauds Neil's family, who he has applauded for supporting him all the way.
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That the Parliament congratulates the fundraiser Neil Wightman, who is from Kirkintilloch, on being named at the RailStaff Awards as the Charitable Person of the Year in recognition of his tireless charity challenge which has resulted in an incredible £4,500 being raised for Parkinson's UK, which is a charity close to Neil's heart as his father has the condition; notes that Neil, who is a Network Rail track quality supervisor, has taken on nine Tough Mudders, two Tartan Warriors, two MacTuffs, a Badass Murker and a Winter Wolf run as well as the Glencoe Challenge, which involves a 26-mile walk across mountains, and applauds Neil's family, who he has applauded for supporting him all the way.
Supported by: Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Miles Briggs, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Stewart Stevenson, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Angus MacDonald, Tom Arthur, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates Lieutenant Alistair Whitelaw on being recognised in the New Year's Honours List with the award of a British Empire Medal for his 54 years of service to 1st Lenzie Boys' Brigade, and notes that Lieutenant Whitelaw has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from Youth Link Scotland for his work with young people, as well as a Duke of Edinburgh Lifetime Achievement Honour for helping young people with their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
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That the Parliament congratulates Lieutenant Alistair Whitelaw on being recognised in the New Year's Honours List with the award of a British Empire Medal for his 54 years of service to 1st Lenzie Boys' Brigade, and notes that Lieutenant Whitelaw has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from Youth Link Scotland for his work with young people, as well as a Duke of Edinburgh Lifetime Achievement Honour for helping young people with their Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Bob Doris, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the war hero, Dr Donald John MacLeod, who is originally from Lennoxtown and who recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a party for family and friends, and understands that Dr MacLeod, who has four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, was a captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War, worked as a GP in Yoker until he retired, and now resides at Antonine House Care home in Bearsden, received a congratulations card from The Queen.
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That the Parliament congratulates the war hero, Dr Donald John MacLeod, who is originally from Lennoxtown and who recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a party for family and friends, and understands that Dr MacLeod, who has four children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, was a captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps during the Second World War, worked as a GP in Yoker until he retired, and now resides at Antonine House Care home in Bearsden, received a congratulations card from The Queen.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Bob Doris, Emma Harper, Maurice Corry, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Gordon Lindhurst, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the Bishopbriggs-based haulage firm, John SL Watson, on winning a top award at the annual Transport News Scottish Rewards event, which was recently held in Glasgow; notes that the company, which specialises in clamshell, grab loader lorry and lorry mounted crane hire and is celebrating 50 years in business in 2018, was named Top Tipper Operator of the Year, and notes that the competition attracted 600 haulage industry guests and filled the banqueting suite of the Crowne Plaza Glasgow.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Bishopbriggs-based haulage firm, John SL Watson, on winning a top award at the annual Transport News Scottish Rewards event, which was recently held in Glasgow; notes that the company, which specialises in clamshell, grab loader lorry and lorry mounted crane hire and is celebrating 50 years in business in 2018, was named Top Tipper Operator of the Year, and notes that the competition attracted 600 haulage industry guests and filled the banqueting suite of the Crowne Plaza Glasgow.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson, Fulton MacGregor, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Nathan Sparling on his appointment as chief executive of HIV Scotland following what it understands was a very competitive recruitment process, and recognises his vision for the organisation, which has brought significant funding and aims to deliver a diverse range of projects in the coming years.
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That the Parliament congratulates Nathan Sparling on his appointment as chief executive of HIV Scotland following what it understands was a very competitive recruitment process, and recognises his vision for the organisation, which has brought significant funding and aims to deliver a diverse range of projects in the coming years.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Liam McArthur, Joan McAlpine, George Adam, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Patrick Harvie, Jenny Gilruth, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament recognises the impressive efforts of staff, pupils and parents of Lenzie Meadow Primary School in East Dunbartonshire who have raised an incredible £3,186 for school funds at their Christmas fayre, and notes that this fantastic event was organised by the school’s Parent and Teacher Association who have thanked everyone involved for making the event so successful.
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That the Parliament recognises the impressive efforts of staff, pupils and parents of Lenzie Meadow Primary School in East Dunbartonshire who have raised an incredible £3,186 for school funds at their Christmas fayre, and notes that this fantastic event was organised by the school’s Parent and Teacher Association who have thanked everyone involved for making the event so successful.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the film-makers of Anna and the Apocalypse, a Scottish zombie apocalypse Christmas film reaching cinemas UK-wide on 30 November 2018; recognises the work of the Scottish composers, Tommy Reilly and Roddy Hart, and commends the team behind the film in bringing to life the vision of the Scottish film-maker, Ryan McHenry, who sadly passed away three years before the film reached its completion.
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That the Parliament congratulates the film-makers of Anna and the Apocalypse, a Scottish zombie apocalypse Christmas film reaching cinemas UK-wide on 30 November 2018; recognises the work of the Scottish composers, Tommy Reilly and Roddy Hart, and commends the team behind the film in bringing to life the vision of the Scottish film-maker, Ryan McHenry, who sadly passed away three years before the film reached its completion.
Supported by: David Torrance, Sandra White, Bill Kidd, Mark Ruskell, Richard Lyle, Mark McDonald, Joan McAlpine, Kenneth Gibson, Gil Paterson, Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Angela Constance, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirkintilloch Youth Brass Band, which earned a gold award at Perth Concert Hall on 25 November 2018 at the Scottish Brass Band Association's (SBBA) Youth Festival; applauds all 28 youth bands that took part and all the conductors, parents, helpers and members of the SBBA who made the event so enjoyable and gave an excellent display of music, and thanks them all.
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That the Parliament congratulates Kirkintilloch Youth Brass Band, which earned a gold award at Perth Concert Hall on 25 November 2018 at the Scottish Brass Band Association's (SBBA) Youth Festival; applauds all 28 youth bands that took part and all the conductors, parents, helpers and members of the SBBA who made the event so enjoyable and gave an excellent display of music, and thanks them all.
Supported by: Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Gordon Lindhurst, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Gail Ross, Fulton MacGregor, Jenny Gilruth, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur, Clare Adamson, Angela Constance, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson
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That the Parliament congratulates Marysia and Robert Paterson from Bearsden on raising £8,563.88 for the Beatson Cancer Charity; notes that they raised the funds by walking 387 miles from Gretna to John o’ Groats; understands that the charity exists to enhance the lives of cancer patients, by providing a range of complementary therapies, along with continued technological research to treat cancer, while always having patients at the heart of everything that it does, and commends it on its vital work.
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That the Parliament congratulates Marysia and Robert Paterson from Bearsden on raising £8,563.88 for the Beatson Cancer Charity; notes that they raised the funds by walking 387 miles from Gretna to John o’ Groats; understands that the charity exists to enhance the lives of cancer patients, by providing a range of complementary therapies, along with continued technological research to treat cancer, while always having patients at the heart of everything that it does, and commends it on its vital work.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Stewart Stevenson, Emma Harper, Sandra White, Annie Wells, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Gil Paterson, David Torrance, Maureen Watt, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Joan McAlpine, James Dornan, Kenneth Gibson, Angela Constance, Tom Arthur, Alexander Burnett, Gail Ross, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament recognises Recycle Week 2018, which is Zero Waste Scotland’s annual awareness campaign and starts on 24 September; believes in the importance of recycling for the environment and economy, and encourages everyone to take part in the campaign.
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That the Parliament recognises Recycle Week 2018, which is Zero Waste Scotland’s annual awareness campaign and starts on 24 September; believes in the importance of recycling for the environment and economy, and encourages everyone to take part in the campaign.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Andy Wightman, Joan McAlpine, Emma Harper, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Burnett, Kenneth Gibson, Mark Ruskell, Pauline McNeill, Angus MacDonald, Tom Mason, John Mason, Angela Constance, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Alex Rowley, Jenny Gilruth, Tom Arthur, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Willie Rennie, Alison Johnstone, Maureen Watt
Current Status: Fallen on 28/11/2018
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