A resolution recognizing and commending Chris Clark for his outstanding contributions to Nashville and Davidson County as he retires after forty-one years of reporting the news.

WHEREAS, putting it plain and simply, Chris Clark has been Nashville’s good friend and the face of NewsChannel 5 for the past forty-one years, coming to Nashville as a 27 year-old reporter from Albany, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, Chris is an extremely talented, compassionate and dedicated individual, who worked tirelessly to report the news; and

WHEREAS, after sharing the news with us for the last four decades, working on numerous stories, as a reporter and as a news anchor, Chris Clark has decided to retire from his role at WTVF-TV; and

WHEREAS, Chris’s distinctive voice filled our living rooms nightly as he became a daily part of our everyday lives; and

WHEREAS, Chris Clark has, through his time and efforts, provided immeasurable assistance to charitable groups, schools, churches, and causes throughout our community; and

WHEREAS, with his retirement, Chris will now have the time and freedom to pursue his other passions, gardening, travel and watching movies without regards to calendars and clocks; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council and the citizens of Metropolitan Nashville wish Chris Clark all the best as we are going to miss turning on Channel 5 and not seeing him.

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 recognizing and commending Chris Clark for his outstanding contributions to Nashville and Davidson County as he retires after forty-one years of reporting the news.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Chris Clark.

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: Michael Craddock, Rip Ryman

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	July 3, 2007
Adopted:	July 3, 2007
Approved:	July 5, 2007
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