Supported by: Bill Kidd*, Peter Chapman*, Tom Mason*, Alison Harris*, Alexander Stewart*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Jeremy Balfour*, Richard Lyle*, Margaret Mitchell*, Finlay Carson*, Kenneth Gibson*, Liam Kerr*, Bill Bowman*, Annie Wells*, Gordon Lindhurst*, Maurice Corry*, Jamie Greene*, Jenny Gilruth*, Christine Grahame* *S5M-14328 Stuart McMillan: Success for Inverclyde Swimming Pair in UK Team Contest That the Parliament congratulates the Inverclyde Amateur Swimming Club (IASC) pair, — Aimee Watson and Matthew Garrity, who were part of the Scotland West team that came second in the recent National County Team Championships 2018, which it understands is the best ever result by a Scottish team at the event; understands that the UK-wide event for regional swimming teams was held in Sheffield, with 36 countries and more than 900 swimmers taking part; notes that the Scotland West team was predicted to finish in 11th place with 332 points, but ended up scoring 431 points and recording 16 top-10 finishes to secure second place; recognises that Aimee and Matthew, who attend Clydeview Academy, recorded a new personal best at the event and both became Scottish champions in their age group in March; commends the IASC head coach, Shirley Redford, for her commitment to helping young people from Greenock and Inverclyde compete at the top level in swimming, and wishes Shirley, Aimee and Matthew all the best in the future as they prepare to fly to Lanzarote for the club s annual training camp. ’ Supported by: Emma Harper*, Stewart Stevenson*, Monica Lennon*, Neil Bibby*, Richard Lyle*, Alasdair Allan*, Kenneth Gibson*, Joan McAlpine*, Sandra White*, Bill Kidd*, Maureen Watt*, Jenny Gilruth*, David Torrance*, Angela Constance*, Fulton MacGregor* *S5M-14327 Ross Greer: Tearfund Scotland Celebrates its 50th Anniversary That the — Parliament congratulates Tearfund Scotland on its 50th anniversary, having empowered millions of people to lift themselves out of poverty around the world; notes that the organisation works with more than four million people a year, in more than 50 countries, with up to 300 partners, Monday 22 October 2018 31 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan responding to disasters, currently in countries such as Syria, Yemen, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia; acknowledges that it works alongside local churches and communities on long-term development, as well as peace-building in areas of conflict, and challenging poverty and unjust policies; notes that it also promotes sustainable economic and environmental solutions so that relief and development can take root through its advocacy and campaigning efforts; recognises the generosity of churches and people across Scotland who have given their support to Tearfund over the last 50 years, and welcomes the opportunity to celebrate its work and the communities that Tearfund works alongside at a reception...