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Motion · S6M-17022 · 31 Mar 2025

Jean Gallagher Wins Renfrewshire Community Volunteer Award

Lodged by Paul O'Kane Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament understands that Jean Gallagher was recognised and celebrated at the 2025 Renfrewshire Provost’s Community Awards; notes that Jean received the Community Volunteer award, which was in recognition of her 25 years of volunteering at the Johnstone Castle Learning Centre; further notes that, after being chosen from nominations submitted by her peers in the local community, Jean was invited to a special ceremony at the Glynhill Hotel, in Renfrew, to receive the award; understands that Jean, as chairperson, manages and oversees the day-to-day running of the whole of Johnstone Castle Learning Centre, including a wide range of classes and services for the local community; notes that Jean oversees a comprehensive programme of youth services; understands that Jean dedicates three nights per week to holding youth activities through the Johnstone Castle Youth Club and holds many additional sessions during the summer period; further understands that, in addition to providing many fun recreational activities for young people, the centre also hosts informative workshops on drugs, alcohol and vape use; commends Jean for committing herself to a service which, it understands, she considers helps to keep children safe; further commends Jean for, it believes, ensuring the longevity of the centre by persistently seeking funding and exploring opportunities to enable the centre to thrive; believes that it should be celebrated that such a humble and unassuming person has rightly been recognised for their important work, and thanks Jean for providing to the people of Johnstone, both young and old, a place where, it believes, they can find friendship, engage with their own community and feel included.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.