It is six o'clock, and we are about to begin our announcements period.

Um, we're gonna do things a little bit different today because I'm in charge and I can.

Um so we will go to council member Greg Furs for a proclamation um regarding the McGavick High School, and then we'll go to Councilmember Gadd.

Then we'll go to individual council members who have announcements, and at the very end, I will do uh the workers' memorial day proclamation.

Um so uh council members, if you want to start getting in the queues, go ahead and do that.

But council member Greg, you are recognized.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Before we read the proclamation, I want to say how excited we are to celebrate the faculty and students of the culinary arts program at McGavic High School.

The Raider Bites Food Truck reflects a strong tradition of innovation and excellence at McGavic High School, and it's an honor to recognize your hard work.

We are so proud of what you've accomplished.

All right, so we are doing a proclamation recognizing McGavick High School Culinary Arts Program.

Whereas the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of young people who demonstrate excellence, creativity, and a commitment to building a better future for themselves and their community.

And whereas the culinary arts students at McGavick Comprehensive High School have exemplified such excellence through the vision, planning, and launch of a brand new food truck, which they will staff and operate as part of an innovative hands-on learning experience.

And whereas this remarkable endeavor reflects not only their growing culinary talents, but also their bold initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, and willingness to take risks in pursuit of real world skills and lasting impact.

And whereas we are incredibly grateful for our culinary arts students whose hard work, creativity, and leadership continue to inspire both their peers and the wider Nashville community.

Whereas we are especially grateful that McGavick High School has always been a truly comprehensive high school, providing generations of students with real-world learning experiences across a wide range of disciplines.

And whereas since its opening in 1971, McGavick High School has played a vital role in shaping the lives of thousands of young people and contributing to the economic, cultural, and civic life of our city, particularly in the Donaldson and Hermitage communities.

And whereas this new food truck opportunity represents an exciting evolution that pro of that proud tradition, offering a fresh and innovative approach to career and technical education that prepares students not only for future careers, but also for lifelong success and whereas McGavic High School has a long and proud history and career and technical education, having produced generations of graduates who have gone on to lead and serve in their communities with skill, professionalism, and purpose, and whereas the success of McGavic students, past and present, demonstrates the power of public education to unlock potential and inspire achievement.

Whereas we commend the dedicated faculty and staff, especially the culinary arts instructors, whose mentorship, expertise, and commitment to excellence have empowered students to dream big and work hard to this vision of WAF.

And whereas we acknowledge the and appreciate support of community partners, school administrators, and local businesses who have provided resources, encouragement, and collaboration to make this program a reality.

And whereas this food truck not only offers practical experience to students, but it also uh an opportunity to engage with the Nashville community through events, outreach, and service, thereby extending the school's mission far beyond the classroom.

And whereas the creativity, leadership, and drive shown by these students represents the very best of our city's future.

And it reminds us that when we invest in education, we invest in the greatness of generations to come.

Whereas we celebrate the entrepreneur journey, honor the school's legacy of excellence since its founding in 1971, and commend them on showing Nashville what the future of education and innovation truly looks like.

And now, therefore, we the undersigned council members of the Metropolitan Government of Davidson County do hereby recognize and congratulate the culinary arts students of the McGavic High School for the initiative, leadership, and outstanding achievement launching this food truck.

Congratulations.

All right, congratulations to McGavick High School.

I'm now going to go real quick.

Yep.

I just want to say thank you on behalf of McGavick High School as the principal for acknowledging our students and their great efforts.

And take the risk to do something different.

We have a lot of negative things to say about our youth, and when you see kids every day do positive things and put forth that amazing effort, it really gives you a reason to get up and do it all over again.

So let's give them another round of applause.

All right, while they take the picture.

Councilmember Gadd.

Yeah.

Oh thank you so much, Speaker.

Speaker Tim.

Pro Tim.

Not Tim.

Thank him.

Thank you so much.

It's foundation.

As we all know here, libraries are more than just a place to check out books.

They're the cornerstone of our communities.

They're a cornerstone of learning connection and opportunity.

And today I wanted to just take a moment to recognize our um uh public library foundation, uh, President Sean Bacher, and um, she's going to just make a uh very brief announcement about something that is on your desk as another way of gratitude for our members.

Thank you.

I want to thank Vice Mayor Henderson and Council for having us here this evening.

The Nashville Public Library volunteers have been busy.

I'm thrilled to present more than 3800 messages of support from people who love the Nashville Public Library.

I'm excited to hand Councilmember Gadd her thank you cards from our library Thankathon.

And I hope the cards that you have each received show how much the people across Nashville appreciate all the ways you support the library.

Whether it's coming to Madison for the dedication of the new children's mural, um, or coming to the launch of the new bookmobile, um, or helping to make the new Donaldson branch a reality, or being a judge at the Lego contest, as council member Bradford has for two years in a row.

Your friendship and support mean so much to everyone at the library, the foundation, and throughout the city.

When a library and a community come together, great things happen.

And that's true because of communic community leaders like you.

So again, thank you, and we hope you enjoy all your cards.

Okay, okay.

All right.