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A Resolution honoring the life of David McMurry.
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WHEREAS, David McMurry was an important and active member of the Nashville community. He was known for his community service, which included work with nonprofits and business groups and even running for office; and
WHEREAS, he was a vocal LGBTQ activist and advocate, serving on the Board of Directors for the LGBT Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Pride. He had also recently joined the Steering Committee for the Human Rights Campaign Nashville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McMurry was deeply engaged in the Madison community, serving as an Ambassador, a Board Member and President of the Madison Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce (MRACC) where he started the “Madison Mondays” networking group, as well as serving as the Madison Representative to the Neighbor 2 Neighbor Board of Directors, and serving as a member of the board of Historic Nashville; and winning the title of “Best Neighbor” three years in a row in the MRACC “Best of” awards; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McMurry also proudly served the City of Nashville through his appointment to the Convention Center Authority in 2016, and was then reappointed in 2018; and
WHEREAS, David McMurry left a significant impact on Nashville, and his presence in Music City will be deeply missed. It is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council go on record as recognizing his impact on Madison, the LGBTQ community, and Nashville as a whole.
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 the life of David McMurry.
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.