ADOPTED 03/02/1999

RESOLUTION NO. R99-1442

A resolution recognizing Crieve Hall Elementary School Student Ben Flatt on winning 2^nd Place in the Davidson County 4-H Public Speaking Contest.

WHEREAS, the Davidson County Agricultural Extension Service Program recently sponsored the 1999 Davidson County 4-H Public Speaking Contest which was open to all local 4-H Club members; and

WHEREAS, In November 1998, the Extension 4-H Agents presented educational programs to 4-H clubs on how to plan, prepare and present a speech to all 4-H Club members in Davidson County; and

WHEREAS, in January 1999, 2,300 4-H members presented speeches during their local 4-H meetings which they had written, with winners selected from each 4-H Club, and those winners were invited to present their speeches again in county competition; and

WHEREAS, the contest had great involvement and participation, as a total of 204 4-H members from 26 schools in Davidson County participated in the county contest; and

WHEREAS, through participation in the 4-H Public Speaking Program, the 4-H members gained self-confidence, as well as valuable communication skills which will be used as they continue their education and throughout their lives; and

WHEREAS, 4-H Club member Ben Flatt, a 4^th Grader at Crieve Hall Elementary School, won 2^nd Place in the county competition; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize Ben Flatt for this outstanding accomplishment.

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

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as recognizing 4-H Club member Ben Flatt of Crieve Hall Elementary School on winning 2^nd Place in the Davidson County 4-H Public Speaking Contest.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Council Staff Office is directed to prepare a certificate to be presented to Ben Flatt.

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