Motion: Barbara Conboy Receives Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Award

Barbara Conboy Receives Inspiring Volunteering Achievement Award

Lodged by Jim Eadie Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Barbara Conboy on receiving Edinburgh’s Inspiring Volunteer Award; commends Barbara on what it considers her tireless work in helping others; understands that Barbara is a leading member and treasurer of her local Society of St Vincent de Paul, which aims to use church funds to care for poor people; understands that Barbara has given huge support to a recently bereaved and older member of her local congregation, helping him at a time of real need; further understands that Barbara has done additional work around hosting and welcoming students from abroad and supporting Theatre Alba; commends Barbara for her work in volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister in her local parish, where she takes communion to the homes of people who are unable to attend Mass; considers that the awards, which are now in their ninth year, reflect the exceptional range of organisations and people working in Edinburgh’s vibrant charity and non-profit sectors, and welcomes that the awardees come from a wide age range and from across the broad spectrum of cultures that make Edinburgh such a diverse city.

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