File #: RS2024-854   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/28/2024 In control: Rules, Confirmations, and Public Elections Committee
On agenda: 12/3/2024 Final action: 12/3/2024
Title: A resolution honoring the life of Alyssa Lokits.
Sponsors: Antoinette Lee, John Rutherford, David Benton, Tasha Ellis, Sheri Weiner, Ginny Welsch, Kyonzte Toombs, Terry Vo, Brenda Gadd, Joy Styles, Jacob Kupin, Zulfat Suara, Bob Nash, Erin Evans, Quin Evans-Segall, Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Tom Cash, Mike Cortese, Thom Druffel, Jeff Eslick, Jeff Gregg, Tonya Hancock, Deonte Harrell, Rollin Horton, Jordan Huffman, Joy Smith Kimbrough, Sean Parker, Delishia Porterfield, Jeff Preptit, Jason Spain, Jennifer Webb

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A resolution honoring the life of Alyssa Lokits.

 

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WHEREAS, Alyssa Lokits was an avid runner, traveler, and friend to all; and

 

WHEREAS, her life was senselessly and tragically taken on October 14 while exercising on the Mill Creek Greenway; and

 

WHEREAS, Alyssa was an inspiration to all who knew her, a champion for the less fortunate, and a lifelong learner who spoke Arabic, French, Spanish, and German; and

 

WHEREAS, Alyssa worked in IT and cybersecurity. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in speech pathology and went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University with a doctoral degree in neuroscience; and

 

WHEREAS, Alyssa was also active in the community as an advocate and former board member of the Mary Parrish Center, which provides comprehensive services to survivors of interpersonal and domestic violence; and

 

WHEREAS, a run from Pettus Road to Old Hickory Boulevard at Mill Creek Greenway was organized on October 21 to honor Alyssa’s memory and had approximately 500 participants; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council honor the life of this bright young woman.

 

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 Alyssa Lokits.

 

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.