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That the Parliament congratulates Robert Smith, who is the founder and CEO of Group Recovery Aftercare Community Enterprise (GRACE) in Kirkintilloch, on being awarded a BEM in The King’s Birthday Honours 2025 for services to charity and the community in East Dunbartonshire; notes that Robert was formally presented with the medal on 20 November by Jill Young MBE, the Lord-Lieutenant of East Dunbartonshire; considers that this honour recognises Robert’s vision and his over 13 years of dedication in building GRACE into a cornerstone of support for individuals facing life traumas, mental health challenges, isolation and addiction; notes that the charity provides a safe, peer-led environment offering diverse activities, including yoga, digital learning and gardening, to help members rebuild confidence; commends Robert’s specific efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to establish community support networks and his work establishing the Sharing Time group and Help Yourself hub to assist with the cost of living crisis; believes that Robert serves as an inspiration by turning his lived experience into a positive, long-lasting resource that transforms lives, and wishes Robert, the board, staff and volunteers at GRACE continued success in their vital work.