LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
RESOLUTION
NO. RS2000-395
A
resolution honoring the late Leroy Hollis as former long-time coach and assistant
Glencliff High School principal.
WHEREAS,
in addition to his vast and diverse career at Glencliff High School he served
approximately four years as councilmember of the 30th District of Davidson
County; and
WHEREAS,
Leroy Hollis served as former football coach of Glencliff High School from 1964-1970,
beginning his high school football career as an assistant in 1959, under the leadership of
Herschal Moore; and
WHEREAS,
former Head Coach Hollis guided the Glencliff football team to the Clinic Bowl in 1964;
and
WHEREAS,
in honor of his contributions and dedication on Friday, September 8, 2000, in a pre-game
ceremony, before the Glencliff vs. Whites Creek football game, Glencliff renamed their
football field “Leroy Hollis Field”; and
WHEREAS,
it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council express their condolences to the
family and friends of Leroy Hollis, and express sincere regret at his passing and share
the joy of having this field dedicated in his honor.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND
DAVIDSON COUNTY:
SECTION
1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on
record as honoring the late Leroy Hollis as former long-time coach and assistant Glencliff
High School principal.
SECTION
2. The Metropolitan Council Staff Office is
directed to prepare a copy of the Resolution to be presented to the family of Leroy
Hollis.
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.
Sponsored
by: Janis Sontany, Amanda McClendon, Tony Derryberry, Vic Lineweaver
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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| Referred to: | Rules & Confirmations Committee |
| Introduced: | November 9, 2000 |
| Adopted: | November 9, 2000 |
| Approved: | November 15, 2000 |
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