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A resolution congratulating the five Nashville-related Olympians for their achievements at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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WHEREAS, five athletes with ties to Nashville and Davidson County achieved a pinnacle of sport by qualifying for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris; and
WHEREAS, these men and women - Gretchen Walsh, Lily Williams, Veronica Fraley, Alex Walsh, and Walker Zimmerman - each successfully competed in the games represented Team USA with valor; and
WHEREAS, Nashville native and swimmer Gretchen Walsh won her first gold medal of the Summer Olympics at the 4-by-100 mixed medley relay, where she swam the 100-meter butterfly and set a new world record as part of a group of four American men and women; and
WHEREAS, Gretchen Walsh received a second gold medal in the women’s 4-by-100-meter medley relay, where she also swam the 100-meter butterfly as part of a four-person American squad; and
WHEREAS, Gretchen Walsh finished the Summer Olympics with four medals, including a silver medal for the 100-meter butterfly and a silver medal for the 4-by-100-meter freestyle relay, and competed in the finals of the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter freestyle events; and
WHEREAS, Gretchen Walsh’s journey to the Paris games included the setting of a new world record of 55.18 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly event; and
WHEREAS, Vanderbilt University alumna Lily Williams also won a gold medal as part of the women’s team pursuit cycling event, becoming the first Vanderbilt alumna to win a medal at the Olympic games; and
WHEREAS, Vanderbilt student-athlete Veronica Fraley competed in the discus throwing event for Team USA, finishing 13th in the qualifying round; and
WHEREAS, Nashville native and swimmer Alex Walsh qualified for the finals of the women’s 200-meter individual medley; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Soccer Club defender Walker Zimmerman was selected for the U.S. Olympic Men’s Soccer team and scored a goal in the squad’s win over New Zealand; and
WHEREAS, these exceptional athletes represented Nashville, the State of Tennessee, and the United States of America with honor and distinction and serve as role models for athletes of all ages, especially those from Nashville; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize Gretchen Walsh, Lily Williams, Veronica Fraley, Alex Walsh, and Walker Zimmerman for their performances at the 2024 Summer Olympics and wish them continued success in their athletic careers.
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 the athletic achievements of Gretchen Walsh, Lily Williams, Veronica Fraley, Alex Walsh, and Walker Zimmerman and further congratulates them for their success in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.