An ordinance naming the new North Police Precinct Station as the "William David Bodenhamer Building".

WHEREAS, construction of the new North Police Precinct building at 2221 26th Avenue North is nearing completion and is expected to be in full operation in February 2004; and

WHEREAS, Section 13.26.010 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that no building of the Metropolitan Government may be named except pursuant to an ordinance duly adopted by the Metropolitan Council; and

WHEREAS, William David Bodenhamer served as a police officer in Nashville from 1956 until his retirement in 1990; and

WHEREAS, William David Bodenhamer was promoted to Sergeant in 1966, to Lieutenant in 1973, and to Captain in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Captain Bodenhamer served the city of Nashville with distinction, receiving numerous awards and accolades for his service such as two Odd Fellows Awards, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., Special Merit Award, the Community Service and Attainment Award, and the Community Relations Officer of the Year Ward; and

WHEREAS, Captain Bodenhamer was an integral part of several innovative programs within the police department, such as the Youth Aid Bureau and the Community Relations Division; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the North Police Precinct Station be named in honor of Captain Bodenhamer's distinguished service.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the North Police Precinct Station located at 2221 26th Avenue North be and the same is hereby named the "William David Bodenhamer Building".

Section 2. The biographical information for William David Bodenhamer is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference in accordance with Section 13.26.020 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws.

Section 3.This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: James Isabel, Edward Whitmore, Chester Hughes, Ludye Wallace, Rip Ryman, Vivian Wilhoite, Brenda Gilmore

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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	January 20, 2004
Passed First Reading:	January 20, 2004
Referred to:	Public Safety Committee
Deferred:	February 3, 2004
Passed Second Reading:	February 17, 2004
Passed Third Reading:	March 16, 2004
Approved:	March 22, 2004
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