RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-178

A resolution designating April 2000 as "Great American Cleanup Month" in the area of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.

WHEREAS, this spring, from mid-March through mid-May, it is estimated that more than two million volunteers of all ages will be taking on the nationwide challenge to "pick up, spruce up, and paint up" during the Annual Great American Cleanup; and

WHEREAS, volunteers in communities throughout the area of the Metropolitan Government will join together to help cleanup unsightly litter and debris as the 12^th Annual Great American Cleanup gets underway in Nashville and Davidson County during the month of April 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission and Keep America Beautiful, Inc., invite you to join the 2,000 creative cleanup, beautification and community improvement activities scheduled for our local area; and

WHEREAS, Keep America Beautiful is a non-profit organization whose network of local, statewide and international affiliate programs educates individuals about litter prevention and ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and properly manage waste materials; and

WHEREAS, under the organization and leadership of the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission, local activities this spring will include recycling, park cleanup, and removing litter and winter’s debris from neighborhoods, parks, playgrounds and other public lands; and

WHEREAS, volunteers know they really make a visible difference in Nashville and in their communities, and it gives a new sense of hometown pride and accomplishment, setting an example that can help change attitudes about littering and even prevent litter in the first place; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize the efforts of the Metropolitan Beautification and Environment Commission and Keep America Beautiful by designating the month of April 2000 as "Great American Cleanup Month" within the area of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.

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

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the efforts of the Metropolitan Beautification and Environment Commission and Keep America Beautiful by designating the month of April 2000 as "Great American Cleanup Month" within the area of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County.

SECTION 2. That the Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to each member of the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission.

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

Sponsored by: J.B. Loring

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Parks & Recreation Committee
Introduced:	April 4, 2000
Adopted:	April 4, 2000
Approved:	April 5, 2000
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