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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 430
By Johnson
SJR0430
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A RESOLUTION to honor and recognize Nashville Severe
Weather for its dedicated service in providing
timely and accurate weather information to the
communities of Davidson and Williamson
counties.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly are proud to recognize those
organizations that have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of
the citizens of Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, one such esteemed organization is Nashville Severe Weather, which
initially provided localized weather updates via Twitter to inform friends and neighbors in
Nashville and Franklin; and
WHEREAS, founded in 2010 by David Drobny, Nashville Severe Weather expanded its
team in November 2011 with the addition of Will Minkoff, and grew again in September 2015
when Andrew Leeper joined, forming a dedicated trio focused on delivering precise local
weather information to the public; and
WHEREAS, providing information specifically tailored for Davidson and Williamson
counties, Nashville Severe Weather has been instrumental in disseminating critical weather
forecasts, watches, warnings, and real-time commentary on severe weather events, including
hail, severe winds, lightning, tornadoes, and snow; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Severe Weather collaborates closely with the National Weather
Service (NWS) as partners, coordinating and relaying real-time severe and winter weather
reports through the #tSpotter initiative, thereby enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of
weather warnings and advisories; and
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WHEREAS, in recognition of its outstanding public service, Nashville Severe Weather
and the #tSpotter initiative were honored with the National Weather Association's Walter J.
Bennett Public Service Award in 2016, underscoring their significant contributions to the field of
meteorology and community safety; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Severe Weather has also established an intern program, which
commenced on May 2, 2013, with Yasser Kishk serving as the inaugural intern; the program
provides aspiring meteorologists with valuable experience and contributes to the organization's
mission of delivering high-quality weather information; and
WHEREAS, the dedication and passion of David Drobny, Will Minkoff, and Andrew
Leeper, who reside and work within the communities they serve, have transformed a personal
hobby into an invaluable public resource, exemplifying community service and the volunteer
spirit; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that we recognize Nashville Severe Weather for its
unwavering commitment to providing accurate and timely weather information, thereby
safeguarding the lives and property of Tennesseans; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HO USE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor and commend Nashville Severe Weather
for its exceptional service to the communities of Davidson and Williamson counties, extend our
deepest gratitude for its contributions to public safety, and offer our best wishes for its continued
success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
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the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.