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A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Trump, honoring the victims of the attack and the actions of Secret Service, and condemning all political violence.
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WHEREAS, on July 13, 2024, during a presidential campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania there was an assassination attempt on former President Trump; and
WHEREAS, the shooter fired eight shots at former President Trump and into the crowd; and
WHEREAS, former President Trump was struck and wounded on stage; and
WHEREAS, the Secret Service acted quickly and effectively to secure the former President, and
WHERES, 50-year-old firefighter Corey Comperatore, bravely sacrificed his own life protecting his wife and daughters; and
WHEREAS, David Dutch, James Copenhaver, and other innocent attendees were wounded; and
WHEREAS, despite our differences, political violence has no place in our society, and we should instead settle our differences at the ballot box.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as honoring Corey Comperatore, David Dutch, James Copenhaver, and all other victims of the July 13, 2024, attempted assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Section 2. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as condemning the attempted assassination of former President Trump and all political violence.
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.