AYRSHIRE LGBTQ

That this House congratulates Ayrshire LGBTQ on becoming the first Scottish LGBTI Community Group of the Year at the inaugural Scottish LGBTI Awards; notes that the award was the result of a public vote and sponsored by Pride Glasgow; commends the volunteers at Ayrshire LGBTI for their hard work in providing advice and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people in Ayrshire; acknowledges the specific difficulties faced by many LGBTI people in rural communities; and recognises Ayrshire LGBTQ's role in tackling the social isolation felt by many LGBTI people by providing them with a visible presence in their community.