That the Parliament congratulates the pupils at Glebe Primary School on winning the Irvine heat of the Rotary Club’s annual quiz; notes that, out of the eight schools that took part, Glebe was the only one to make it to the finals, which will be held in Glasgow, and wishes the school all the very best at the final.
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That the Parliament congratulates the pupils at Glebe Primary School on winning the Irvine heat of the Rotary Club’s annual quiz; notes that, out of the eight schools that took part, Glebe was the only one to make it to the finals, which will be held in Glasgow, and wishes the school all the very best at the final.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates North Ayrshire Colts on raising £2,030 for MDN Scotland; notes that this was achieved by organising a football tournament in which three local teams took part, and thanks those who participated and donated prizes to help raise the money.
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That the Parliament congratulates North Ayrshire Colts on raising £2,030 for MDN Scotland; notes that this was achieved by organising a football tournament in which three local teams took part, and thanks those who participated and donated prizes to help raise the money.
Supported by: George Adam, Joan McAlpine, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Sandra White, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates Reece O’Hanlon, a pupil at Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenston, on being placed second in the instrumental category of the Roberts Burns World Federation National Schools Festival; notes that Reece is an enthusiastic fiddle player; considers the Robert Burns World Federation to be a leading authority on the life and works of Robert Burns; commends the achievement of all those who triumphed, and wishes Reece every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Reece O’Hanlon, a pupil at Auchenharvie Academy in Stevenston, on being placed second in the instrumental category of the Roberts Burns World Federation National Schools Festival; notes that Reece is an enthusiastic fiddle player; considers the Robert Burns World Federation to be a leading authority on the life and works of Robert Burns; commends the achievement of all those who triumphed, and wishes Reece every success for the future.
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jenny Gilruth, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament expresses concern regarding the imprisonment of Nasrin Sotoudeh; understands that the Iranian women’s rights lawyer and head campaigner has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes; believes that Nasrin has been responsible for defending the rights of oppressed women in Iran for many years; considers that the work of human rights defenders is the most powerful tool in the fight for freedoms, which remain out of reach for so many around the world, especially Nasrin; acknowledges her courage, and calls for her immediate release.
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That the Parliament expresses concern regarding the imprisonment of Nasrin Sotoudeh; understands that the Iranian women’s rights lawyer and head campaigner has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes; believes that Nasrin has been responsible for defending the rights of oppressed women in Iran for many years; considers that the work of human rights defenders is the most powerful tool in the fight for freedoms, which remain out of reach for so many around the world, especially Nasrin; acknowledges her courage, and calls for her immediate release.
Supported by: John Mason, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Bob Doris, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Jenny Gilruth, Gil Paterson, Kenneth Gibson, Alex Rowley, Gail Ross, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates Donna Anderson, who is a youth worker with North Ayrshire Youth Services, and the North Ayrshire Year of Young People Ambassadors, on being nominated for the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award; notes that, working with partners from the area and a creative agency, they have developed a range of digital content and campaign messages to use across a range of social media channels to target the topic of suicide among young people, and wishes them the very best of luck in the finals and with their endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Donna Anderson, who is a youth worker with North Ayrshire Youth Services, and the North Ayrshire Year of Young People Ambassadors, on being nominated for the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Award; notes that, working with partners from the area and a creative agency, they have developed a range of digital content and campaign messages to use across a range of social media channels to target the topic of suicide among young people, and wishes them the very best of luck in the finals and with their endeavours.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Sandra White, Fulton MacGregor, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton
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That the Parliament congratulates the Woodlands Primary School Parent Council on receiving a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to provide outdoor exercise equipment for the children attending Woodlands Primary and Early Year School and other children in the area, and wishes all at the school, and the parent council, well.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Woodlands Primary School Parent Council on receiving a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to provide outdoor exercise equipment for the children attending Woodlands Primary and Early Year School and other children in the area, and wishes all at the school, and the parent council, well.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates pupils at Kilwinning Academy on launching a credit union, which provides savings and loan facilities to the local community; notes that the scheme is part of the Innovative Schools Project, which is a partnership between Developing Young Workforce Ayrshire and The Prince’s Trust Scotland that encourages school students to get involved in innovative activities that will help them develop employability skills, and wishes Kilwinning Academy all the best with the project.
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That the Parliament congratulates pupils at Kilwinning Academy on launching a credit union, which provides savings and loan facilities to the local community; notes that the scheme is part of the Innovative Schools Project, which is a partnership between Developing Young Workforce Ayrshire and The Prince’s Trust Scotland that encourages school students to get involved in innovative activities that will help them develop employability skills, and wishes Kilwinning Academy all the best with the project.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth
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That the Parliament congratulates Auchenharvie Academy on receiving a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group, which is based in Stevenston, will purchase a range of equipment and clothing to allow pupils from the school to take part in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the John Muir Award and aspiration weekends at the Arran Outdoor Centre, and wishes everyone at Auchenharvie Academy well.
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That the Parliament congratulates Auchenharvie Academy on receiving a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; notes that the group, which is based in Stevenston, will purchase a range of equipment and clothing to allow pupils from the school to take part in activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the John Muir Award and aspiration weekends at the Arran Outdoor Centre, and wishes everyone at Auchenharvie Academy well.
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Stuart McMillan, Emma Harper, Miles Briggs, Fulton MacGregor, Edward Mountain, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Colin Beattie, Richard Lyle, Clare Adamson, Stewart Stevenson, Gillian Martin, Tom Arthur
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That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland on being awarded £20,000 by the SUEZ communities trust to upgrade its facilities; recognises that the legion provides lifelong support for veterans; commends its provision of recreational facilities and organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the ex-service men and women, and wishes all who carry out its work continued success in changing the lives of the many people that they help through their inspirational example.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Irvine Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland on being awarded £20,000 by the SUEZ communities trust to upgrade its facilities; recognises that the legion provides lifelong support for veterans; commends its provision of recreational facilities and organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the ex-service men and women, and wishes all who carry out its work continued success in changing the lives of the many people that they help through their inspirational example.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Burnett, Edward Mountain R, Miles Briggs, Fulton MacGregor, Bill Kidd, Jenny Gilruth, David Torrance, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross, Maureen Watt, Tom Arthur, Joan McAlpine, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the police constables, John Black and Jason Kean, on their award of recognition for saving the life on a suicidal man in hazardous conditions; considers that, had it not been for the intervention and bravery of these officers, the man would certainly have taken his own life; believes that the officers went above and beyond the call of duty and dealt with a highly traumatic and dangerous situation with no regard for their own safety, and thanks them for their service.
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That the Parliament congratulates the police constables, John Black and Jason Kean, on their award of recognition for saving the life on a suicidal man in hazardous conditions; considers that, had it not been for the intervention and bravery of these officers, the man would certainly have taken his own life; believes that the officers went above and beyond the call of duty and dealt with a highly traumatic and dangerous situation with no regard for their own safety, and thanks them for their service.
Supported by: Sandra White, Richard Lyle, Kenneth Gibson, Alasdair Allan, Rachael Hamilton, Joan McAlpine, Stewart Stevenson, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Bob Doris, Fulton MacGregor, Gillian Martin, Angela Constance, David Torrance, Alexander Burnett
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