RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1555

A resolution recognizing March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.

WHEREAS, women's artistic, economic, political, and social contributions to Nashville, the nation and the world must be respected and celebrated; and

WHEREAS, we honor our grandmothers, mothers, wives, sisters and daughters when we value the contributions of women and girls in our community; and

WHEREAS, investing in women and girls has a multiplier effect on our community's productivity, efficiency and sustained economic growth; and

WHEREAS, research indicates that when women have access to education, support and opportunity, they become powerful agents of change in their families, communities and nations; and

WHEREAS, we recognize our role in creating a safer and more expansive future for women and girls; and

WHEREAS, the young women of Nashville's Act Like a GRRRL program are traveling to Costa Rica to perform their original stories, dances and songs for the Centennial Celebration of the International Women's Day; and

WHEREAS, in the words of President Barack Obama, we recognize that "only if we teach our daughters that no obstacle is too great for them, that no ceiling can block their ascent, will we inspire them to reach for their highest aspirations and achieve true equality;" and

WHEREAS, the girls of Act Like a GRRRL are demonstrating courage and hope as they embark on an international journey to share their personal stories of empowerment; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.

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 March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Vali Forrister of Actor’s Bridge Ensemble on behalf of the girls in her Act Like a GRRRL program.

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: Megan Barry

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	March 1, 2011
Adopted:	March 1, 2011
Approved:	March 4, 2011
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