A resolution proclaiming the participation of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community; and

WHEREAS, cities and towns are the best place to make inclusiveness an everyday priority; and

WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward in making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their commitment to inclusion; and

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and

WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and

WHEREAS, National League of Cities President Jim Hunt, councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to building more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns.

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

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County hereby reaffirms its commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of Nashville and Davidson County to join together to support this effort.

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County joins the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.

Section 3. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the National League of Cities.

Section 4. 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: Ronnie Greer, Diane Neighbors, Jim Forkum, Lynn Williams, Pam Murray, Ludye Wallace, Parker Toler, Rip Ryman, Jim Shulman, Greg Adkins, Jim Gotto, Feller Brown, Amanda McClendon, Adam Dread, Mike Jameson, Michael Craddock, J. B. Loring, Harold White, Sam Coleman, Michael Kerstetter, Ginger Hausser, Erik Cole, Jamie Isabel, Edward Whitmore, Billy Walls, Jason Alexander, Jason Hart

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	April 4, 2006
Adopted:	April 4, 2006
Approved:	April 6, 2006
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