Motion · S4M-06298 · 22 Apr 2013
Jess Ryan Overall Young Scot of the Year 2013
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Jess Ryan on being recognised as the Overall Young Scot of the Year for 2013; applauds what it considers her extreme courage for publicly becoming the face of neglect and abuse victims across Scotland; considers that her actions have given hope to children currently in abusive households; acknowledges the saddening reality that neglect and abuse are faced by others across Scotland; pledges to support victims of neglect and abuse; commends the success of Children 1st’s Killen Abuse Recovery Service in the Black Isle for its role in helping to turn around Jess’s life and the lives of other victims across Scotland; supports Children 1st’s See Hear Speak Act on Sexual Abuse campaign; applauds Jess’s commitment to both her son and the community at large, along with her efforts to champion the rights of others; considers that she is living proof that things can change, things can get better, and wishes her the very best of luck in all her future endeavours.
Supporters (36)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 22 Apr 2013
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 22 Apr 2013
- Bruce Crawford 22 Apr 2013
- Nigel Don 22 Apr 2013
- Annabelle Ewing 22 Apr 2013
- Neil Findlay 22 Apr 2013
- Adam Ingram 22 Apr 2013
- Richard Lyle 22 Apr 2013
- Angus MacDonald 22 Apr 2013
- Hanzala Malik 22 Apr 2013
- Joan McAlpine 22 Apr 2013
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 22 Apr 2013
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 22 Apr 2013
- Elaine Murray 22 Apr 2013
- Mary Scanlon 22 Apr 2013
- Jean Urquhart 22 Apr 2013
- Bill Walker 22 Apr 2013
- John Finnie 23 Apr 2013
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 23 Apr 2013
- Rob Gibson 23 Apr 2013
- Jamie Hepburn Scottish National Party 23 Apr 2013
- Bill Kidd 23 Apr 2013
- Mike MacKenzie 23 Apr 2013
- Christina McKelvie 23 Apr 2013
- Anne McTaggart 23 Apr 2013
- Gil Paterson 23 Apr 2013
- Kevin Stewart 23 Apr 2013
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 23 Apr 2013
- Sandra White 23 Apr 2013
- Dr Richard Simpson 24 Apr 2013
- Maureen Watt 24 Apr 2013
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 25 Apr 2013
- Colin Keir 25 Apr 2013
- Stewart Maxwell 25 Apr 2013
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 26 Apr 2013
- Rhoda Grant 28 Apr 2013
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.