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A Resolution honoring the memory of Nashvillians who have died from COVID-19.
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WHEREAS, the COVID-19 coronavirus is one of the deadliest pandemics in history, which has impacted virtually all parts of the world; and
WHEREAS, Nashville has not escaped the tragic impact of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, Nashville recently surpassed 500 COVID-19-related deaths since the pandemic began last March; and
WHEREAS, almost all Nashvillians know someone who has suffered as a result of contracting COVID-19, and many know someone who has died; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2021, flags were placed in the Public Square in front of the courthouse in memory of those Nashvillians who have lost their lives to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as part of the 59th Presidential Inauguration, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is hosting a memorial to remember and honor the lives lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the country on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, which will feature a lighting around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; and
WHEREAS, the PIC has invited cities to join Washington, D.C. in illuminating buildings on January 19, 2021 in a national moment of unity and remembrance; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government will be illuminating the Metro Courthouse in amber on January 19th as part of this national memorial event; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the national memorial, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council be on record as remembering and honoring the lives of those lost to COVID-19.
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 honoring the memory of Nashvillians who have died from COVID-19.
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.