City Council

RESOLUTION NUMBER R22-08-25 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER: R22-08-25 COUNCILMAN CHARLES WOMACK REQUESTED BY: City Council FOR SERVING ON THE CITY PREPARED BY: City Manager COUNCIL APPROVED-FORM/CORRECTNESS: __________________________________ (City Attorney) ADOPTED: _____________________ MINUTE BOOK ______, PAGE ______ WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Womack faithfully served as Councilman for the City of Cookeville from August, 2014 to August, 2022; and WHEREAS, Dr. Womack, a retired physician, conservationist and steadfastly devoted to his family and grandchildren, has energetically served the citizens of the city with a fervent belief of civic duty for the common good of all; and WHEREAS, Dr. Charles Womack’s tenure as a public servant for the citizens of Cookeville has included four terms as a Council member over the years, presiding as Mayor from 1998-2006, he has graciously served the community he calls home; and WHEREAS, with a genuine care for the health of others, Dr. Womack has spurred programs within the city for the health and wellbeing of the community at large, seeing multiple projects come to fruition during his tenure that have included the use of AED’s, Narcan and Epi-pens by the Cookeville Police Department, which was a catalyst for implementation at departments across the United States; and WHEREAS, as an advocate for parks and greenspace, Dr. Womack’s tireless commitment is evident in frequented locations throughout the city, including Dogwood Park, the TN Central Heritage Rail Trail, as well as outdoor spaces throughout the Upper Cumberland Region. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE, that on behalf of the citizens and employees of the City of Cookeville, deepest appreciation is hereby extended to Dr. Charles Womack for the tremendous contribution he has made toward the growth and improvement of the quality of life in the City of Cookeville. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be duly recorded and filed in the City Clerk’s office. Adopted, this the 18th day of August, 2022. THE CITY OF COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE ____________________________________ Laurin Wheaton, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Darian Coons, City Clerk