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A resolution recognizing the retirement and service of MP&F Strategic Communications Senior Partner David Fox.
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WHEREAS, David Fox joined MP&F Strategic Communications in 1990 and along with his partners grew the agency to become the largest locally owned marketing, public relations, and advertising firm in Nashville; and
WHEREAS, the son of a World War II fighter pilot, David spent his early career as an author and journalist working for the Nashville Banner, United Press International, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal. He also worked in the presidential campaigns of Howard Baker and Jimmy Carter; and
WHEREAS, over the years, David has helped shape Nashville’s public dialogue and played a key role in the city’s continued rise through his work professionally and in the community; and
WHEREAS, David has been recognized for his kind, steady and transparent leadership by the Nashville Business Journal, which named him one of the city’s most admired CEOs, and The Nashville Post, which has included David on its annual “In Charge” list for many years; and
WHEREAS, David Fox has also been honored for his community service with the John C. Tune Award presented by the American Cancer Society and the Good Guy Award given by the Nashville Women’s Political Caucus; and
WHEREAS, David continues to generously give his time and talents to several nonprofit organizations. His community involvement has included the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, the Center for Nonprofit Management, University School of Nashville, the Center for Living and Learning in Franklin, Rotary Club of Nashville, Leadership Nashville, and the Nashville Public Library Foundation; and
WHEREAS, David’s contributions to Nashville will continue to be felt for years to come due to the many organizations he has supported and countless professionals he has mentored and inspired to view leadership as a way to serve others; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council thanks David Fox for his many years of service and wishes him and his family all the best in this new chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the retirement and service of MP&F Strategic Communications Senior Partner David Fox.
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.