That the Parliament congratulates the community-led organisation, Urban Roots, which, it understands, has been given a Greener Together Community Award in recognition of its work across the south side of Glasgow; notes that three of the five award winners were Glasgow-based and that the accolade is based on how well organisations bring greener living to life; believes that Urban Roots evolved from the Toryglen Gardening Club, which was founded in 2004 by people sharing a desire to improve their area; understands that it promotes green projects that help to improve the environment and health in the area and addresses the causes of climate change, and believes that Urban Roots is a fantastic example of a Glasgow community initiative that brings people together and encourages pro-environmental lifestyle choices as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
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That the Parliament congratulates the community-led organisation, Urban Roots, which, it understands, has been given a Greener Together Community Award in recognition of its work across the south side of Glasgow; notes that three of the five award winners were Glasgow-based and that the accolade is based on how well organisations bring greener living to life; believes that Urban Roots evolved from the Toryglen Gardening Club, which was founded in 2004 by people sharing a desire to improve their area; understands that it promotes green projects that help to improve the environment and health in the area and addresses the causes of climate change, and believes that Urban Roots is a fantastic example of a Glasgow community initiative that brings people together and encourages pro-environmental lifestyle choices as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
Supported by: David Torrance, Roderick Campbell, Dennis Robertson, Nigel Don, Patricia Ferguson, Claudia Beamish, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Annabelle Ewing, Jackie Baillie, Elaine Murray, Bill Kidd, Richard Simpson, Colin Beattie, Margaret McDougall, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Maureen Watt, Angus MacDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McCulloch, Drew Smith, Kevin Stewart, Patrick Harvie, Clare Adamson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel and its staff on their award of Hotel of the Year by the Scottish Hotel Awards, understands that the hotel has recently reopened after a closure of two and a half years to undergo a £20 million refurbishment; recognises that the judges awarded the accolade on the basis of its "all-round performance, passionate leadership, staff management and wise future development"; understands that the Grand Central Hotel has a long and illustrious past, welcoming celebrities such as Winston Churchill, John F Kennedy and Frank Sinatra to Scotland; believes that the hotel is a first-class example of the exceptional hospitality sector in Glasgow and across Scotland; believes that such high standards of visitor services will be a welcome boost for the tourism industry in Scotland, and considers that this will encourage repeat visits long after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
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That the Parliament congratulates Glasgow's Grand Central Hotel and its staff on their award of Hotel of the Year by the Scottish Hotel Awards, understands that the hotel has recently reopened after a closure of two and a half years to undergo a £20 million refurbishment; recognises that the judges awarded the accolade on the basis of its "all-round performance, passionate leadership, staff management and wise future development"; understands that the Grand Central Hotel has a long and illustrious past, welcoming celebrities such as Winston Churchill, John F Kennedy and Frank Sinatra to Scotland; believes that the hotel is a first-class example of the exceptional hospitality sector in Glasgow and across Scotland; believes that such high standards of visitor services will be a welcome boost for the tourism industry in Scotland, and considers that this will encourage repeat visits long after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Supported by: Graeme Pearson, Gordon MacDonald, Hanzala Malik, Roderick Campbell, Mary Scanlon, Stuart McMillan, Annabelle Ewing, Hugh Henry, Richard Lyle, Patricia Ferguson, Bob Doris, Margaret McCulloch, Bill Walker, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Jamie Hepburn, Nigel Don, Colin Beattie, Richard Simpson, Jean Urquhart, Neil Findlay, Dennis Robertson, Stewart Maxwell, Linda Fabiani, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, James Dornan, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the launch of a partnership between UNICEF, the Commonwealth Games Federation and Glasgow 2014, which will work to improve the lives of children in Scotland and in Commonwealth countries across the world; understands that this collaboration aims to inspire young people to be the best that they can be and promote the rights of children to healthcare, education and local services; recognises that this initiative is supported by the UNICEF Ambassadors, Ewan McGregor and David Beckham, alongside the Olympic athlete, Nicola Adams, who attended the launch of the partnership at Swinton Primary School in Glasgow; considers that the initiative will benefit children not only in Scotland but across the UK and in each of the 54 member states of the Commonwealth; believes that this partnership will be a significant addition to the legacy created through hosting the 2014 Games, and wishes organisers and participants every success in achieving their aims of empowering young people and promoting children’s rights.
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That the Parliament commends the launch of a partnership between UNICEF, the Commonwealth Games Federation and Glasgow 2014, which will work to improve the lives of children in Scotland and in Commonwealth countries across the world; understands that this collaboration aims to inspire young people to be the best that they can be and promote the rights of children to healthcare, education and local services; recognises that this initiative is supported by the UNICEF Ambassadors, Ewan McGregor and David Beckham, alongside the Olympic athlete, Nicola Adams, who attended the launch of the partnership at Swinton Primary School in Glasgow; considers that the initiative will benefit children not only in Scotland but across the UK and in each of the 54 member states of the Commonwealth; believes that this partnership will be a significant addition to the legacy created through hosting the 2014 Games, and wishes organisers and participants every success in achieving their aims of empowering young people and promoting children’s rights.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Neil Bibby, Hanzala Malik, Mike MacKenzie, Liam McArthur, Richard Lyle, Jean Urquhart, Kevin Stewart, Nigel Don, Margaret Mitchell, Jackie Baillie, Clare Adamson, Elaine Murray, Mark McDonald, Chic Brodie, John Finnie, Jamie Hepburn, David Torrance, Sandra White, Elaine Smith, Sarah Boyack, Gil Paterson, Richard Simpson, Maureen Watt, Colin Beattie, Drew Smith, Linda Fabiani, Stuart McMillan, Margaret McDougall
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That the Parliament congratulates St Constantine’s Primary School and Penilee Nursery School on being awarded £9,974 and £10,000 respectively by the Big Lottery Fund's small grants scheme, Awards for All; understands that the two schools, which are based in the south side of Glasgow, will use the money to promote healthy living and improve their outdoor learning facilities; recognises that these funding decisions are based on public-benefit criteria; commends the efforts of pupils, parents and teachers in preparing what it considers was a strong case; appreciates the benefit that it believes this funding will bring to the wider school community, and wishes St Constantine’s Primary School and Penilee Nursery School every success in achieving their aims of promoting healthy living and active lifestyles.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Constantine’s Primary School and Penilee Nursery School on being awarded £9,974 and £10,000 respectively by the Big Lottery Fund's small grants scheme, Awards for All; understands that the two schools, which are based in the south side of Glasgow, will use the money to promote healthy living and improve their outdoor learning facilities; recognises that these funding decisions are based on public-benefit criteria; commends the efforts of pupils, parents and teachers in preparing what it considers was a strong case; appreciates the benefit that it believes this funding will bring to the wider school community, and wishes St Constantine’s Primary School and Penilee Nursery School every success in achieving their aims of promoting healthy living and active lifestyles.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Kevin Stewart, Hanzala Malik, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Nigel Don, Sarah Boyack, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Colin Beattie, Hugh Henry
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That the Parliament congratulates Cernach Housing Association on its investment of £1.9 million to create new homes in Drumchapel in Glasgow; considers that this project will contribute to the regeneration of the area and provide much-needed social housing for some of those families worst affected by rising costs of living and growing unemployment; understands that Cernach Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation that exists solely for the benefit of its tenants and since 1991 has grown to manage nearly 800 homes across Drumchapel; commends the work of staff and volunteers in ensuring that local people have access to quality housing at affordable rents, and considers the latest development at Dunkenny Road to be an invaluable addition to the work of Cernach Housing Association and hugely beneficial to communities in Drumchapel and throughout Glasgow.
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That the Parliament congratulates Cernach Housing Association on its investment of £1.9 million to create new homes in Drumchapel in Glasgow; considers that this project will contribute to the regeneration of the area and provide much-needed social housing for some of those families worst affected by rising costs of living and growing unemployment; understands that Cernach Housing Association is a not-for-profit organisation that exists solely for the benefit of its tenants and since 1991 has grown to manage nearly 800 homes across Drumchapel; commends the work of staff and volunteers in ensuring that local people have access to quality housing at affordable rents, and considers the latest development at Dunkenny Road to be an invaluable addition to the work of Cernach Housing Association and hugely beneficial to communities in Drumchapel and throughout Glasgow.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Hanzala Malik, Patricia Ferguson, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Kevin Stewart, Mike MacKenzie, Jean Urquhart, Nigel Don, Margaret McDougall, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Sarah Boyack, Colin Beattie, Maureen Watt
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That the Parliament congratulates Camstradden Primary School on securing £2,925 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the money will be used to organise and deliver extracurricular sports clubs in basketball, athletics and gymnastics; believes that this project meets the Awards for All outcomes of "People have better chances in life" and "People and communities are healthier"; further understands that the grant will contribute toward the cost of gymnastics coaching education for three people, transport to local events and festivals and the purchase of sports clothing, three crash mats, a trampet and a springboard, and hopes that many of Camstradden Primary School's students will take this opportunity to try a new and exciting extracurricular sport.
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That the Parliament congratulates Camstradden Primary School on securing £2,925 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the money will be used to organise and deliver extracurricular sports clubs in basketball, athletics and gymnastics; believes that this project meets the Awards for All outcomes of "People have better chances in life" and "People and communities are healthier"; further understands that the grant will contribute toward the cost of gymnastics coaching education for three people, transport to local events and festivals and the purchase of sports clothing, three crash mats, a trampet and a springboard, and hopes that many of Camstradden Primary School's students will take this opportunity to try a new and exciting extracurricular sport.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Bill Kidd, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Dennis Robertson, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn
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That the Parliament congratulates Drumchapel High School on securing £2,175 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the money will fund an extracurricular basketball club for pupils aged 12 to 18; believes that this project meets the Awards for All outcomes "People have better chance in life" and "People and communities are healthier"; understands that the grant will contribute toward basketball hoops, transport, team clothing and basketballs, and hopes that many Drumchapel High School students will take advantage of what it considers this excellent opportunity to keep fit and learn new basketball skills.
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That the Parliament congratulates Drumchapel High School on securing £2,175 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that the money will fund an extracurricular basketball club for pupils aged 12 to 18; believes that this project meets the Awards for All outcomes "People have better chance in life" and "People and communities are healthier"; understands that the grant will contribute toward basketball hoops, transport, team clothing and basketballs, and hopes that many Drumchapel High School students will take advantage of what it considers this excellent opportunity to keep fit and learn new basketball skills.
Supported by: Nigel Don, Jayne Baxter, Hanzala Malik, Bill Kidd, Jackie Baillie, Richard Lyle, Maureen Watt, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Mike MacKenzie, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Stuart McMillan
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 16 March 2013 is the 10-year anniversary of the Donald Dewar Centre in Drumchapel; notes that the centre is marking its anniversary by holding an open day with over 22 activities available for all the family to participate in; praises the staff for running what it considers such an excellent centre at the heart of the Drumchapel community, and is proud that it carries the name of the first of the Parliament's First Ministers.
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That the Parliament acknowledges that 16 March 2013 is the 10-year anniversary of the Donald Dewar Centre in Drumchapel; notes that the centre is marking its anniversary by holding an open day with over 22 activities available for all the family to participate in; praises the staff for running what it considers such an excellent centre at the heart of the Drumchapel community, and is proud that it carries the name of the first of the Parliament's First Ministers.
Supported by: James Kelly, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Patricia Ferguson, Hanzala Malik, Hugh Henry, Mike MacKenzie, Elaine Murray, Iain Gray, Colin Beattie, Michael McMahon, Margaret McCulloch, Nigel Don, Jackie Baillie, Jamie Hepburn, Margaret McDougall, Drew Smith, Neil Bibby, Rhoda Grant
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That the Parliament congratulates moves to build a monument in honour of Mary Barbour, Glasgow City Council’s first female councillor; understands that Barbour pioneered the city's first family-planning clinic and pushed for major welfare changes, including free milk for schoolchildren, pensions for mothers, municipal banks, wash houses, laundries and public baths; understands that the former MP, Maria Fyfe, will chair a formal group involving all Glasgow City councillors local to Govan aimed at raising money for the monument; expresses disappointment that very few women are honoured by monuments in Scotland; considers that this is a fantastic way to celebrate the groundbreaking work that Barbour undertook, including in relation to the Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (War Restrictions) Act 1915, which it understands she instigatated, and wishes the group every success in fundraising.
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That the Parliament congratulates moves to build a monument in honour of Mary Barbour, Glasgow City Council’s first female councillor; understands that Barbour pioneered the city's first family-planning clinic and pushed for major welfare changes, including free milk for schoolchildren, pensions for mothers, municipal banks, wash houses, laundries and public baths; understands that the former MP, Maria Fyfe, will chair a formal group involving all Glasgow City councillors local to Govan aimed at raising money for the monument; expresses disappointment that very few women are honoured by monuments in Scotland; considers that this is a fantastic way to celebrate the groundbreaking work that Barbour undertook, including in relation to the Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (War Restrictions) Act 1915, which it understands she instigatated, and wishes the group every success in fundraising.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Kenneth Gibson, Nigel Don, Bill Walker, Annabelle Ewing, Jenny Marra, Patricia Ferguson, Jayne Baxter, David Torrance, John Mason, Elaine Murray, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Duncan McNeil, Drew Smith, Hanzala Malik, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Iain Gray, Neil Bibby, James Kelly, Sarah Boyack, Richard Baker, Fiona McLeod, Helen Eadie, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Siobhan McMahon, Mary Fee, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Jean Urquhart, Ruth Davidson, Elaine Smith
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates the Anniesland College students, Marco McCulloch and Richard Cooper, on winning the top prize in the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour competition, in the students with additional needs category; understands that entrants were asked to produce a painting about "what Scotland means to you"; notes that both students are on the Creative Skills and Enterprise Course in Anniesland College’s Special Programmes department; further notes that the artists not only won prizes for themselves but won £100 for art materials in their department, and wishes Marco and Richard all the very best in their future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Anniesland College students, Marco McCulloch and Richard Cooper, on winning the top prize in the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour competition, in the students with additional needs category; understands that entrants were asked to produce a painting about "what Scotland means to you"; notes that both students are on the Creative Skills and Enterprise Course in Anniesland College’s Special Programmes department; further notes that the artists not only won prizes for themselves but won £100 for art materials in their department, and wishes Marco and Richard all the very best in their future endeavours.
Supported by: Annabelle Ewing, Iain Gray, Hanzala Malik, Jackie Baillie, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Gordon MacDonald, Jayne Baxter, Patricia Ferguson, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Bill Kidd, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Hugh Henry, Gil Paterson, Jean Urquhart, Margaret McCulloch, Helen Eadie, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Marco Biagi, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Sandra White, Clare Adamson, Neil Bibby
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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