File #: RS2024-326   
Type: Resolution Status: Withdrawn
File created: 3/11/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 3/19/2024 Final action: 3/19/2024
Title: A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Southeast Nashville Egg Hunt & Festival Event.
Sponsors: Tasha Ellis, Joy Styles, Jacob Kupin, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Delishia Porterfield, John Rutherford

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A resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Southeast Nashville Egg Hunt & Festival Event.

 

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WHEREAS, in 2004, former Metro Nashville Council Member and former Public Schools board member Karen Y. Johnson started a small, community egg hunt; and

 

WHEREAS, today, the Southeast Nashville Egg Hunt & Festival Event (“SEE”) is held at the Southeast Community Center Park and has grown to over 7,000 attendees each year; and

 

WHEREAS, the SEE is an all-day event planned by a group of community leaders. Egg hunts are held for all ages, and the event also hosts vendor booths, a character parade, live entertainment, inflatables, and special prizes; and

 

WHEREAS, leaders in government, schools, religious organizations, and the community come together to provide this day of fund for residents of the growing multi-cultural community in Southeast Nashville; and

 

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize the 20th anniversary of the Southeast Nashville Egg Hunt & Festival Event.

 

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 recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Southeast Nashville Egg Hunt & Festival Event.

 

Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.