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A resolution marking the anniversary of The Covenant School shooting on March 27, 2023, honoring the victims, and recognizing the actions of the Covenant School staff, first responders, and the Nashville community.
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WHEREAS, one year ago on the morning of March 27, 2023, The Covenant School experienced a horrific attack that resulted in the deaths of nine-year-old Hallie Scruggs, nine-year-old Evelyn Dieckhaus, nine-year-old William Kinney, school custodian Mike Hill, substitute teacher Cynthia Peak, and Head of School Katherine Koonce; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department ("MNPD") responded swiftly and heroically to the school. MNPD and the Metropolitan Nashville Fire Department also aided in the evacuation of children and staff, ensuring they reached safety; and
WHEREAS, in the aftermath of the tragedy, Brentwood Hills Church of Christ has served as a temporary site for The Covenant School, offering a place of refuge, safety, and learning to the Covenant Community; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and all Nashvillians continue to grieve with and offer support to the families who lost loved ones in this senseless act of violence and send healing comfort to the Covenant School Community; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council remembers how the actions of Covenant staff and students on March 27, 2023, prevented further loss of life and protected hundreds of students; and
WHEREAS, the Covenant teachers and staff work every day to support and uplift their community as they grieve and rebuild their lives; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council again sends its deepest sympathies for the loss of members of The Covenant School family on this first anniversary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as continuing to honor the memory of Hallie Scruggs, Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney, Mike Hill,...
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