That the Parliament congratulates Sir Alex Ferguson on an outstanding career, following the announcement of his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season; pays tribute to what it considers his exceptional contribution to both Scottish and English football throughout a managerial career that began with East Stirlingshire in 1974; notes his unique achievement in winning what it considers an incredible 49 trophies as a manager with St Mirren, where he won the Scottish First Division title, Aberdeen and Manchester United; recognises that he remains the last manager to guide a Scottish club to a European trophy, winning the Cup Winners’ Cup and European Super Cup in 1983 while in charge of Aberdeen; applauds what it considers his immense contribution to Manchester United over his 27 years as manager at Old Trafford; believes that his unique career as a manager is unlikely to be emulated; considers that, despite his success, he has never forgotten his roots, including time spent as an apprentice toolmaker in a Glasgow factory and as a trade union shop steward; acknowledges his continued contribution to a number of charities, and wishes him well in his retirement as one of football management’s greats.
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That the Parliament congratulates Sir Alex Ferguson on an outstanding career, following the announcement of his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season; pays tribute to what it considers his exceptional contribution to both Scottish and English football throughout a managerial career that began with East Stirlingshire in 1974; notes his unique achievement in winning what it considers an incredible 49 trophies as a manager with St Mirren, where he won the Scottish First Division title, Aberdeen and Manchester United; recognises that he remains the last manager to guide a Scottish club to a European trophy, winning the Cup Winners’ Cup and European Super Cup in 1983 while in charge of Aberdeen; applauds what it considers his immense contribution to Manchester United over his 27 years as manager at Old Trafford; believes that his unique career as a manager is unlikely to be emulated; considers that, despite his success, he has never forgotten his roots, including time spent as an apprentice toolmaker in a Glasgow factory and as a trade union shop steward; acknowledges his continued contribution to a number of charities, and wishes him well in his retirement as one of football management’s greats.
Supported by: Nanette Milne, Patricia Ferguson, Graeme Pearson, Liam McArthur, Tavish Scott, Anne McTaggart, Jackie Baillie, Richard Baker, Hugh Henry, Richard Simpson, Lewis Macdonald R, John Mason, Neil Findlay, Richard Lyle, Sarah Boyack, Duncan McNeil, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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That the Parliament congratulates St Mirren Football Club on winning the 2012-13 Scottish Communities League Cup beating Heart of Midlothian 3-2 in the final; notes that this is the first time that St Mirren has won a major trophy since 1987 and that it was celebrated by an estimated 16,000 fans who supported the team at Hampden Park and thousands more in Paisley and across Renfrewshire, and pays tribute to the manager, Danny Lennon, his players, staff and supporters on what it considers a fantastic victory.
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That the Parliament congratulates St Mirren Football Club on winning the 2012-13 Scottish Communities League Cup beating Heart of Midlothian 3-2 in the final; notes that this is the first time that St Mirren has won a major trophy since 1987 and that it was celebrated by an estimated 16,000 fans who supported the team at Hampden Park and thousands more in Paisley and across Renfrewshire, and pays tribute to the manager, Danny Lennon, his players, staff and supporters on what it considers a fantastic victory.
Supported by: Hugh Henry, James Kelly, Liam McArthur, Neil Findlay, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, John Mason, Bill Walker, Patricia Ferguson, Bill Kidd, Dennis Robertson, John Finnie, John Pentland, Richard Lyle, Annabelle Ewing, Mary Fee, Kevin Stewart, Jamie Hepburn, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson, Colin Beattie, Sandra White, Jim Eadie, Bob Doris, Annabel Goldie
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05934 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Scotland – the Best Place to Grow Up), insert at end “; notes with concern recent reports by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and End Child Poverty that more than one in five children in Scotland are living in poverty; believes that more effort and investment need to be put into education, health, housing and childcare for children living in poverty, and further believes that there needs to be a specific focus on additional support for vulnerable two-year-olds.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-05934 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Scotland – the Best Place to Grow Up), insert at end “; notes with concern recent reports by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and End Child Poverty that more than one in five children in Scotland are living in poverty; believes that more effort and investment need to be put into education, health, housing and childcare for children living in poverty, and further believes that there needs to be a specific focus on additional support for vulnerable two-year-olds.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14/03/2013
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work of RAMH’s Employability Support service; notes that the service offers tailored support for people aged from 16 to 64 who are experiencing mental health problems to help them focus on improving and developing their skills and experience to increase opportunities for employment; understands that there is an increasing demand for mental health support, with a significant number of job seeker’s allowance claimants identifying mental health problems as a barrier to employment, and pays tribute to what it considers the dedicated staff and volunteers at RAMH for their continued work to reduce stigma and promote a greater understanding of mental health.
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That the Parliament recognises what it considers the excellent work of RAMH’s Employability Support service; notes that the service offers tailored support for people aged from 16 to 64 who are experiencing mental health problems to help them focus on improving and developing their skills and experience to increase opportunities for employment; understands that there is an increasing demand for mental health support, with a significant number of job seeker’s allowance claimants identifying mental health problems as a barrier to employment, and pays tribute to what it considers the dedicated staff and volunteers at RAMH for their continued work to reduce stigma and promote a greater understanding of mental health.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Patricia Ferguson, Jackie Baillie, Helen Eadie, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Nigel Don, Hanzala Malik, Jayne Baxter, Jean Urquhart, Kenneth Gibson, Margaret McDougall, Colin Beattie, Anne McTaggart, Jamie Hepburn, Gil Paterson, Annabel Goldie, Colin Keir, Sarah Boyack, Fiona McLeod, Clare Adamson, Sandra White, Mark McDonald, Siobhan McMahon, Rhoda Grant
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Daily Express on achieving a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales for the final six months of 2012; considers that this success is all the more impressive as it goes against the current trend for newspaper sales in Scotland, with the other eight Scottish dailies registering a drop in sales for the same period; congratulates the editor, John Hutcheson, and all of the team who worked on what it considers the paper's successful revamp; understands that the paper continues to have a key role in the community in providing excellent coverage of local news and events, and wishes the Paisley Daily Express continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Paisley Daily Express on achieving a 1.3% year-on-year increase in sales for the final six months of 2012; considers that this success is all the more impressive as it goes against the current trend for newspaper sales in Scotland, with the other eight Scottish dailies registering a drop in sales for the same period; congratulates the editor, John Hutcheson, and all of the team who worked on what it considers the paper's successful revamp; understands that the paper continues to have a key role in the community in providing excellent coverage of local news and events, and wishes the Paisley Daily Express continued success in the future.
Supported by: Hanzala Malik, Mary Fee, Bill Walker, Margaret McCulloch, Patricia Ferguson, Richard Lyle, Drew Smith, Hugh Henry, Anne McTaggart, Colin Beattie, Jamie Hepburn, Annabel Goldie, Stewart Maxwell
Current Status: Fallen on 08/05/2013
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates Renfrewshire Council on its announcement that it will recruit over 40 staff to support residents in dealing with what it considers the devastating impact of welfare reform cuts; considers that these cuts will see over £22 million coming out of the pockets of low-paid people and those seeking work in Renfrewshire; understands that, in Renfrewshire alone, 2,000 disabled people will lose disability living allowance and 3,000 tenants in social housing will be affected by the so-called bedroom tax, and welcomes the council's deployment of £1.5 million in the next 15 months to support its residents in dealing with the consequences of the welfare reform programme.
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That the Parliament warmly congratulates Renfrewshire Council on its announcement that it will recruit over 40 staff to support residents in dealing with what it considers the devastating impact of welfare reform cuts; considers that these cuts will see over £22 million coming out of the pockets of low-paid people and those seeking work in Renfrewshire; understands that, in Renfrewshire alone, 2,000 disabled people will lose disability living allowance and 3,000 tenants in social housing will be affected by the so-called bedroom tax, and welcomes the council's deployment of £1.5 million in the next 15 months to support its residents in dealing with the consequences of the welfare reform programme.
Supported by: Mary Fee, Jackie Baillie, Patricia Ferguson, Hugh Henry, Lewis Macdonald, Hanzala Malik, Anne McTaggart, Mike MacKenzie, Neil Findlay, Graeme Dey, Drew Smith, Margaret McDougall
Current Status: Fallen on 12/03/2013
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04682 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Permanence and Adoption) insert at end “further notes the publication of the consultation responses to the Bill and agrees to give them full consideration as it progresses, and believes that more robust data collection at a national level and adequate support for social workers is critical to ensuring success.”
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As an amendment to motion S4M-04682 in the name of Aileen Campbell (Permanence and Adoption) insert at end “further notes the publication of the consultation responses to the Bill and agrees to give them full consideration as it progresses, and believes that more robust data collection at a national level and adequate support for social workers is critical to ensuring success.”
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 06/11/2012
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That the Parliament congratulates staff at Paisley Gilmour Street railway station on being named the 2012 Team of the Year at ScotRail’s first ever Your Recognition Awards Ball, which took place on 20 October 2012; notes that the Paisley team was recognised for providing excellent service in the face of adversity, when infrastructure, weather and other issues caused a spate of disruption to services running through the station; further congratulates Lynda Mackin, who works at ScotRail’s Paisley-based CCTV centre, on receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility Award for what was considered her tireless charity work; understands that Ms Mackin has been heavily involved in ScotRail’s charity partnership with the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland, and wishes all staff at Paisley Gilmour Street continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates staff at Paisley Gilmour Street railway station on being named the 2012 Team of the Year at ScotRail’s first ever Your Recognition Awards Ball, which took place on 20 October 2012; notes that the Paisley team was recognised for providing excellent service in the face of adversity, when infrastructure, weather and other issues caused a spate of disruption to services running through the station; further congratulates Lynda Mackin, who works at ScotRail’s Paisley-based CCTV centre, on receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility Award for what was considered her tireless charity work; understands that Ms Mackin has been heavily involved in ScotRail’s charity partnership with the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland, and wishes all staff at Paisley Gilmour Street continued success in the future.
Supported by: Mike MacKenzie, Dennis Robertson, Claudia Beamish, Anne McTaggart, Iain Gray, Bill Kidd, Annabelle Ewing, Richard Lyle, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Margaret McDougall, Nigel Don, Kevin Stewart, Richard Simpson, Jamie Hepburn, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Helen Eadie, Siobhan McMahon, Stewart Maxwell, Hugh Henry
Current Status: Fallen on 29/01/2013
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That the Parliament congratulates Tony Lawler, from Paisley, on being given the Freedom of Renfrewshire; understands that this rare honour was granted by Renfrewshire Council on 27 September 2012 in recognition of Mr Lawler’s outstanding contribution in carrying the Charleston drum and leading the parade on Sma’ Shot Day for 20 years; appreciates what it sees as Mr Lawler’s continued contribution to Paisley, both as a member of the Paisley Development Trust and in promoting Paisley to the wider public, and hopes that Mr Lawler will continue to lead the Sma’ Shot Day parade for many years to come.
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That the Parliament congratulates Tony Lawler, from Paisley, on being given the Freedom of Renfrewshire; understands that this rare honour was granted by Renfrewshire Council on 27 September 2012 in recognition of Mr Lawler’s outstanding contribution in carrying the Charleston drum and leading the parade on Sma’ Shot Day for 20 years; appreciates what it sees as Mr Lawler’s continued contribution to Paisley, both as a member of the Paisley Development Trust and in promoting Paisley to the wider public, and hopes that Mr Lawler will continue to lead the Sma’ Shot Day parade for many years to come.
Supported by: Patricia Ferguson, Anne McTaggart, Mary Fee, Jackie Baillie, Bill Kidd, Drew Smith, Mike MacKenzie, Margaret McCulloch, Richard Lyle, Colin Beattie, Margaret McDougall
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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That the Parliament welcomes Renfrewshire Doors Open Day, which will take place on 8 and 9 September 2012; notes that people will have free access to a large number of what it considers to be interesting and historical buildings across Renfrewshire, including Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Abbey; acknowledges the role played by the Scottish Civic Trust in coordinating doors open days across the country throughout the month; believes that these days provide children and adults with an opportunity to celebrate Scotland's buildings and tell the history of communities; applauds the children’s passport scheme being used in Renfrewshire; understands that this aims to make the day more fun for youngsters and encourage them to engage more with the places that they visit; understands that, each September, similar events take place in over 50 countries and over 20 million visits are recorded annually, and hopes that as many people as possible, in Renfrewshire and across Scotland, take the opportunity to see behind-the-scenes at a building near them.
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That the Parliament welcomes Renfrewshire Doors Open Day, which will take place on 8 and 9 September 2012; notes that people will have free access to a large number of what it considers to be interesting and historical buildings across Renfrewshire, including Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Abbey; acknowledges the role played by the Scottish Civic Trust in coordinating doors open days across the country throughout the month; believes that these days provide children and adults with an opportunity to celebrate Scotland's buildings and tell the history of communities; applauds the children’s passport scheme being used in Renfrewshire; understands that this aims to make the day more fun for youngsters and encourage them to engage more with the places that they visit; understands that, each September, similar events take place in over 50 countries and over 20 million visits are recorded annually, and hopes that as many people as possible, in Renfrewshire and across Scotland, take the opportunity to see behind-the-scenes at a building near them.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Jim Eadie, Fiona McLeod, Jackson Carlaw, Jackie Baillie, Hugh Henry, Patricia Ferguson, Mary Fee, Drew Smith, Kenneth Gibson, Bill Kidd, Anne McTaggart, Gil Paterson, Margaret McDougall, Jamie Hepburn, Stewart Maxwell, Elaine Murray, Colin Beattie
Current Status: Fallen on 27/11/2012
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