RESOLUTION NO.

RS2003-1450

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Transit Authority to rename the

Downtown Landport facility the “Clement Landport”.

WHEREAS, the “Clement Landport” facility located at 1011 Demonbreun Street is no

longer being used by the Metropolitan Transit Authority for mass transit purposes; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transit Authority operates another Landport facility in the
Downtown area located behind the Gaylord Entertainment Center; and

WHEREAS, former Congressman Bob Clement has been instrumental in assisting the
Metropolitan Government in promoting and enhancing mass transportation in the area of
the Metropolitan Government; and

WHEREAS, Judge Frank Clement has served the community with distinction as Probate
Judge and is currently serving as a Circuit Court Judge; and

WHEREAS, Governor Frank Clement, Bob Clement’s and Judge Clement’s father,
served with distinction as the governor of the State of Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the name “Clement Landport” be transferred to
the Landport facility located behind the Gaylord Entertainment Center as an appropriate
recognition of the Clement family’s contributions to the Metropolitan Government.

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 requesting the
Metropolitan Transit Authority to rename the Downtown Landport facility the “Clement
Landport”.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution
to the chairman and each member of the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board.

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: Leo Waters, Adam Dread