Early day motion · EDM 1617 · 12 Sep 2018
MARY BARBOUR AWARDS
Tabled by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party)
21 signatures
The motion
That this House congratulates the winners of 2018's Mary Barbour Awards; understands that the awards were established by Parkhead Housing Association to recognise the unique role that women have contributed to the city of Glasgow; recognises that many women in Glasgow have followed the example set by Mary Barbour in campaigning on local and national issues; further congratulates the winner, Mary MacPherson, Director of the Family Addiction Support Service and long-time community activist in Calton; notes the success of Michaela Roach, a pupil at St Mungo's Academy, who led her school debate team to win the 2018 Parliamentary World Debate Competition in Tokyo; and wishes all winners of the Mary Babour Award every success for the future.
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