File #: RS2023-1974   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/13/2023 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: Final action: 1/17/2023
Title: A resolution congratulating Cane Ridge High School alumnus Adonai Mitchell on winning back-to-back College Football Playoff National Championships.
Sponsors: Dave Rosenberg, Russ Pulley

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A resolution congratulating Cane Ridge High School alumnus Adonai Mitchell on winning back-to-back College Football Playoff National Championships.

 

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WHEREAS, world class student-athletes attend and graduate from Metro Nashville Public Schools; and

 

WHEREAS, among these student-athletes is Adonai Mitchell; and

 

WHEREAS, Adonai "AD" Mitchell graduated in 2020 from Cane Ridge High School, where he played football for the Ravens; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell was named the 2019 Tennessean Region 5-6A Athlete of the Year and was named to the MaxPreps Preseason Tennessee All-State Second Team Offense prior to the 2020 season; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell received scholarship offers from at least 17 colleges, including nine Southeastern Conference schools; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell is a Housing Management & Policy major and sophomore wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell caught 29 passes for 426 yards in his freshman season, including a 40-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass in the 2021-22 National Championship Game that proved to be the game winner; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Mitchell fought injuries for most of his sophomore season but caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in the 2022-23 National Championship Game.

 

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

 

Section 1. That the Metropolitan Council goes on record congratulating Cane Ridge High School alumnus Adonai Mitchell on winning back-to-back College Football Playoff National Championships.

 

Section 2. That the Metropolitan Council further goes on record wishing Adonai Mitchell great success the rest of this academic year and in future academic years and football seasons.

 

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.