RESOLUTION NO. RS99-41

A resolution recognizing November 14-20, 1999, as "American Education Week".

WHEREAS, the week of November 14-20, 1999, has been designated American Education Week by the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association in conjunction with the Metropolitan Board of Public Education; and

WHEREAS, this year, 1999 marks the 40^th anniversary of the celebration of American Education Week in Nashville, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, the theme for the week is "Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow", and it is appropriate that during this week the entire community celebrates with those individuals in the field of education for the many achievements and accomplishments throughout the past year; and

WHEREAS, during the week, Nashville Public Schools, its students, teachers, parents and administrators will be recognized for their commitment, their dedicated efforts, and their outstanding contributions to the enhancement of public education in Nashville and Davidson County; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes November 14-20, 1999, as American Education Week.

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

SECTION 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing November 14-20, 1999, as "American Education Week".

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Council Staff Office is directed to prepare a certificate to be presented to Faye Stewart, President of the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association and Betsy Walkup, Chairman of the Metropolitan Nashville Public School Board of Education.

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: Carolyn Baldwin Tucker, Bob Bogen & Melvin Black

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	November 2, 1999
Adopted:	November 2, 1999
Approved:	November 4, 1999
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