File #: RS2025-1032   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/28/2025 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 2/4/2025 Final action: 2/5/2025
Title: A resolution honoring the life of Larysa A. Jackson.
Sponsors: Joy Styles, Delishia Porterfield, Quin Evans-Segall, Burkley Allen, David Benton, Russ Bradford, Clay Capp, Tom Cash, Mike Cortese, Thom Druffel, Tasha Ellis, Jeff Eslick, Erin Evans, Sandy Ewing, Jennifer Gamble, Jeff Gregg, Tonya Hancock, Deonte Harrell, Olivia Hill, Rollin Horton, Jordan Huffman, Courtney Johnston, Joy Smith Kimbrough, Jacob Kupin, Antoinette Lee, Bob Nash, Sean Parker, Jeff Preptit, John Rutherford, Jason Spain, Zulfat Suara, Brandon Taylor, Kyonzte Toombs, Jennifer Webb, Sheri Weiner, Ginny Welsch

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A resolution honoring the life of Larysa A. Jackson.

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WHEREAS, Larysa A. Jackson, beloved daughter, sister, mother, friend, and musician, passed away on December 8, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Larysa was born on October 21, 1984, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Wendell Hamilton Sr. and Sharon Hamilton. Even as a young girl, she was known for her powerful voice and lively personality; and

WHEREAS, a gifted musician and singer from an early age, Larysa began singing in her father’s church choir. As a teenager, she moved to Nashville and shared her passion for music at Oasis Church and throughout the Nashville community as an active member of the music scene; and

WHEREAS, known professionally as Larysa Jaye, her music had a genre-defying sound, embracing country, soul, and acoustic. Larysa connected to others through song by sharing personal stories; and

WHEREAS, Larysa had recently graduated from the The Academy of Country Music’s OnRamp Program and was a current member of The Recording Academy, The Black Music Action Coalition, and the Black Opry; and

WHEREAS, Larysa was also the only black woman currently to have a residency on Broadway, at Justin Timberlake’s 1230 Club; and

WHEREAS, she received many accolades including multiple Nashville Independent Spirit Award nominations. She lent her voice to internationally known artists such as Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey, and Carrie Underwood, and even collaborated with Christian Artist and DC Talk Alum Kevin Max; and

WHEREAS, Larysa was a devoted mother to her four children Kadyn, Shakira, Kingston, and Sydney. She also leaves behind her parents Wendell and Sharon Hamilton and siblings DiCarlos McNeely, Kimberley Nicole Estelle, and Nathan and Wendell Hamilton Jr.; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper for the Metropolitan Council honor the life of Larysa A. Jackson.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY THAT:

Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as honoring the life and legacy of Larysa A. Jackson and express condolences to her family and friends for their great loss.

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.