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22 February 2024
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*S6M-12172 Jackson Carlaw: Holocaust Survivor, Henry Wuga, Celebrates 100th Birthday— That the Parliament congratulates Holocaust survivor and Giffnock resident, Henry Wuga, on reaching his 100th birthday; notes that Henry was born in Nuremberg on 23 February 1924, and arrived into the UK on the Kindertransport in 1939; understands that, after entering the UK on the Kindertransport, Henry was sent to Glasgow and he was later evacuated to Perth following the commencement of the Second World War; further understands that Henry worked at a restaurant when later returning to Glasgow, and that he met his future wife, Ingrid Wolff, who also came to the UK on the Kindertransport, at the German and Austrian refugee centre in the city; notes that Henry and Ingrid married on 27 December 1944, and that they ran a Kosher catering business for three decades; understands that, amongst a range of endeavours, Henry and Ingrid spent considerable amounts of time sharing their own testimony and educating others about the Holocaust; acknowledges that Henry and Ingrid devoted 20 years of their lives to fundraising for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice; understands that Henry also worked as a ski instructor with the British Limbless Ex-Serviceman’s Association (BLESMA), where he taught people with missing limbs how to ski; recognises that Henry was awarded an MBE in 1999 for services to sport for disabled people, and that Ingrid received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2019 for services to Holocaust education; understands that Henry is a great admirer of Robert Burns, and that his writings on themes of liberty and freedom mean a great deal to him, with Burns Night celebrated just two days before Holocaust Memorial Day each year; further understands that Ingrid sadly passed away in October 2020, but that the couple were able to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary in 2019; recognises that Henry and Ingrid have two children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; believes that, on reaching his 100th birthday, Henry is a truly remarkable individual, and offers warm wishes to him in celebrating this milestone occasion.
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16 May 2024
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S6M-12165: David Torrance: Celebrating 125 Years of Learning with Fife College - That the Parliament celebrates the 125th anniversary of Fife College, the first ever college to be set up in Fife following the opening of the Lauder Technical College in 1899; understands that local politician and businessman, George Lauder, established the college with funding from his nephew, the famous industrialist, Andrew Carnegie; believes that, for 125 years, the provision of college education in Fife has offered opportunities for thousands of students and benefited the people, communities, and businesses of the area; further believes that the 125th anniversary will be celebrated through a series of special events and initiatives, each of which will pay tribute to what it sees as the incredible legacy of those who laid the groundwork for the success of Fife College all those years ago; notes the launch of a new 125th anniversary scholarship programme to "empower and support" students in their educational journey, while the college builds upon its relationships with institutions in the USA as it aims to explore mutually beneficial opportunities and continue the legacy of its founding benefactors; welcomes the series of events planned for across Fife, which will highlight its alumni programme to celebrate the achievements of former students who have since gone on to make their mark across the globe; further notes the planned revival of the annual Lauder Lecture, coinciding with the college’s birthday in October 2024; considers that the event will serve as a platform for thought leaders to share insights and knowledge, embodying the spirit of George Lauder's commitment to education; understands that the aims of the college remain the same today as they did 125 years ago, and that they are to provide opportunity for all, to deliver outstanding education and training, to contribute to the economic prosperity of the region and its communities, and to help students, staff and the communities that it serves to be the best that they can be; commends what it sees as the hard work and dedication of all staff, past and present, and wishes everyone at Fife College a bright future.
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3 October 2024
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S6M-13178: Pam Gosal: 40th Anniversary of Volunteers' Week—That the Parliament commends the hard work and dedication shown by volunteers in Scotland; celebrates the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 3 to 9 June 2024; considers that this is an opportunity to highlight the vital role that volunteers play in local communities across Scotlan...
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28 June 2023
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Supported by: Meghan Gallacher*, Alexander Stewart*, Murdo Fraser*, Miles Briggs*, Annie Wells*, Sandesh Gulhane*, Colin Beattie*, Bill Kidd*, Jamie Greene*, Douglas Ross*, Jackson Carlaw*, Jeremy Balfour*, Brian Whittle*, Rhoda Grant*, Craig Hoy* *S6M-09732 Edward Mountain: Highland Brownie Volunteer Recognised for Service in The King’s Birthday Honours List—That the Parliament commends learning support assistant, Ina Melville, for being recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours list; recognises that Ina Melville, a unit leader of 1st Smithton Brownies, received the honour for her services to young people and the community of Smithton; further recognises that Ina became involved in Girl Guiding 21 years ago because she wanted her daughter to go to brownies, but the unit needed helpers, and she has stayed on ever since, and further congratulates all those who received honours in The King’s Birthday Honours list.
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19 October 2021
Registration form for the Cross-Party Group on St Andrews Day
Please also provide an indication of the topics which the Group anticipates discussing in the forthcoming 12 months. 1. The purpose is to promote the celebration of St. Andrew’s Day. 2. To encourage the celebration of St.
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2 September 2025
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Supported by: Colin Beattie*, Edward Mountain*, Bill Kidd*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Miles Briggs*, Pam Gosal*, Annabelle Ewing* *S6M-18650 Clare Adamson: Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Anne McLaughlin—That the Parliament congratulates Anne McLaughlin of Wishaw on her 100th birthday on 28 August 2025; notes that Anne was born in Cambusnethan in 1925 to Mary and George Balmer and was educated at St Ignatius’ Primary in Wishaw and St Joseph’s Secondary in Motherwell; recognises that, after leaving school at 14, she trained as a hairdresser; notes that Anne later met her husband, Joseph McLaughlin, through St Patrick’s Amateur Operatic Society in Craigneuk; commends Anne for her lifetime of family and community ties, and sends her its best wishes on reaching this remarkable milestone.
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Meeting date:
22 November 2023
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 22 November 2023
I wonder whether we might consider writing to the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise to ask the Scottish Government what data it has on the number of care-experienced people who have been removed from compulsory supervision orders before their 16th birthday and asking it to provide further information on the steps that it is taking to address the issue of children and young people being removed from CSOs before their 16th birthdays without the long-term consequences on their support being explained.
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Meeting date:
31 May 2023
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee 31 May 2023
The petition calls on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to extend aftercare provision in Scotland to previously looked-after young people who left care before their 16th birthday, on the basis of individual need; to extend continuing care throughout care-experienced people’s lives, on the basis of individual need; and to ensure that ca...
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9 October 2024
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Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Mark Ruskell*, Kaukab Stewart*, Evelyn Tweed*, Alex Rowley*, Bill Kidd*, Liam McArthur*, Monica Lennon*, Annabelle Ewing*, Audrey Nicoll* *S6M-09166 John Swinney: Celebrating The Green Park Hotel's Success—That the Parliament recognises the significant accomplishment of The Green Park Hotel in Pitlochry for being named Scotland's Best Hotel for the third consecutive year in TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Top Hotels for 2023; celebrates the hotel's impressive five-star score from over 91% of its guests; commends its dedication to high-quality service, setting an exemplary standard for the Scottish hospitality sector, and extends its warm wishes for the hotel's continued success in the coming years.
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31 May 2023
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Supported by: Pam Duncan-Glancy*, Stephanie Callaghan*, Mark Ruskell*, Kaukab Stewart*, Evelyn Tweed*, Alex Rowley*, Bill Kidd*, Liam McArthur*, Monica Lennon*, Annabelle Ewing*, Audrey Nicoll* *S6M-09166 John Swinney: Celebrating The Green Park Hotel's Success—That the Parliament recognises the significant accomplishment of The Green Park Hotel in Pitlochry for being named Scotland's Best Hotel for the third consecutive year in TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Top Hotels for 2023; celebrates the hotel's impressive five-star score from over 91% of its guests; commends its dedication to high-quality service, setting an exemplary standard for the Scottish hospitality sector, and extends its warm wishes for the hotel's continued success in the coming years.
