RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-119

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Ben Phosarath on winning first place in the “Beautiful Nashville says ‘NO’ to Trashville” art contest for 2007.

WHEREAS, Una Elementray School 4th grader Ben Phosarath, is a highly motivated and talented young man whose creative abilities allowed him to submit the winning artwork in the “Beautiful Nashville says ‘NO’ to Trashville” art contest; and

WHEREAS, the “Beautiful Nashville says ‘NO’ to Trashville” contest was opened to all Metro public elementary third and fourth graders, with the top 61 entries being displayed on the sides of city waste trucks; and

WHEREAS, the competition was sponsored by the Metro Nashville Public Schools, Metro Nashville Public Works and Red River Service Corporation, Nashville’s largest waste collection service provider; and

WHEREAS, Ben Phosarath, art work will be featured in Metro’s second annual citywide environmental education campaign, was displayed on a City waste truck during the Nashville Gas Christmas Parade on Friday, December 7, 2007, downtown, and during a viewing on December 8, 2007, on Titans Way, he also received funds for his school’s art department; and

WHEREAS, his noteworthy achievements are a tremendous source of pride for his family, friends, and his school; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Ben Phosarath and extends their congratulations to him on his accomplishment and encourage him to seek opportunities to expand his horizons and capabilities.

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 and congratulating Ben Phosarath on winning first place in the “Beautiful Nashville says ‘NO’ to Trashville” art contest for 2007.

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

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: Vivian Wilhoite

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	January 8, 2008
Adopted:	January 8, 2008
Approved:	January 10, 2008
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