RESOLUTION NO. RS2009-594

A resolution recognizing and congratulating Second Place Winner Katilyn Cunningham on her winning entry in the “Put Waste in its Place: Keep Nashville Beautiful” art contest.

WHEREAS, Hattie Cotton Elementary School 4th grader Katilyn Cunningham, is a highly motivated and talented young lady whose creative abilities, under the direction of Art teacher Renee Somers, allowed her to submit the second place winning artwork in the “Put Waste in its Place: Keep Nashville Beautiful” art contest; and

WHEREAS, the “Put Waste in its Place: Keep Nashville Beautiful” contest was opened to all Metro public elementary third and fourth graders, with the top 70 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, Katilyn Cunningham’s, art work was displayed during a public viewing on Saturday, December 6, 2008, on Titans Way, will be displayed on household waste collection trucks during the next six months as part of a citywide campaign to promote recycling and city beautification, and she also received prize money for her school’s art department; and

WHEREAS, her 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 Katilyn Cunningham 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 recognizing and congratulating Second Place Winner Katilyn Cunningham on her winning entry in the “Put Waste in its Place: Keep Nashville Beautiful” art contest.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Katilyn Cunningham of Hattie Cotton Elementary.

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: Pam Murray, Duane Dominy

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	January 6, 2009
Adopted:	January 6, 2009
Approved:	January 7, 2009
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