RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-121

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

WHEREAS, Gower Elementary School 4th grader Nailah Raab, is a highly motivated and talented young lady whose creative abilities allowed her to submit the third place 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, Nailah Raab’s, art work will be featured in Metro’s second annual citywide environmental education campaign, will be displayed on the side of a waste collection truck as it services their route throughout Metro Nashville, and was displayed during a viewing on December 8, 2007, on Titans Way, she also received funds for his school’s art department; and

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

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Nailah and extends their congratulations to her on her accomplishment and encourage her to seek opportunities to expand her 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 Nailah Raab on winning third 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 Nailah Raab.

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: Bo Mitchell

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