RESOLUTION NO. RS2011-1555
A resolution recognizing March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.
WHEREAS, women's artistic, economic, political, and social contributions to Nashville, the nation and the world must be respected and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, we honor our grandmothers, mothers, wives, sisters and daughters when we value the contributions of women and girls in our community; and
WHEREAS, investing in women and girls has a multiplier effect on our community's productivity, efficiency and sustained economic growth; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that when women have access to education, support and opportunity, they become powerful agents of change in their families, communities and nations; and
WHEREAS, we recognize our role in creating a safer and more expansive future for women and girls; and
WHEREAS, the young women of Nashville's Act Like a GRRRL program are traveling to Costa Rica to perform their original stories, dances and songs for the Centennial Celebration of the International Women's Day; and
WHEREAS, in the words of President Barack Obama, we recognize that "only if we teach our daughters that no obstacle is too great for them, that no ceiling can block their ascent, will we inspire them to reach for their highest aspirations and achieve true equality;" and
WHEREAS, the girls of Act Like a GRRRL are demonstrating courage and hope as they embark on an international journey to share their personal stories of empowerment; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.
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 March 8th 2011 to be the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day and Act Like a GRRRL Day in Nashville.
Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Vali Forrister of Actor’s Bridge Ensemble on behalf of the girls in her Act Like a GRRRL program.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Megan Barry
|Referred:||Rules & Confirmations Committee|
|Introduced:||March 1, 2011|
|Adopted:||March 1, 2011|
|Approved:||March 4, 2011|