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That the Parliament congratulates  Gary Maclean, who is Scotland’s national chef and the senior chef lecturer at City of Glasgow College, on what it sees as his outstanding success on being elected as an academician of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts (RACA); notes that, by doing so, he is joining what it understands are some of the most respected figures in the industry, including culinary icons such as Raymond Blanc, Tom Kerridge and Clare Smyth; believes that RACA is the UK’s leading professional association dedicated to culinary excellence, education and training; acknowledges that Gary’s election to what it considers is this renowned and prestigious body is both a significant personal honour and testament to what it believes is his tireless dedication to culinary education and leadership; understands that, throughout his career, Gary has demonstrated exceptional talent, inspiring countless students and championing Scotland’s hospitality sector on both a national and international stage though his passion for teaching and mentoring, which, it considers, has made a lasting impact both in the college and across the wider industry; believes that this latest recognition underscores his role as a national ambassador for Scotland's food and drink, and warmly wishes Gary continued success.