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St. Louis City Resolution Number 167 August 13, 2010 |
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WHEREAS, Cornell Haynes, Jr., also known as rap artist Nelly, signed with Universal Music Group in 1999 and released his first album in January 2000 titled "Country Grammar;" and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 10th Year Anniversary of "Country Grammar." The album was a mainstream success. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 and went on to peak at #1; and
WHEREAS, "Country Grammar" is Nelly's best-selling album to date, selling over 8.4 million copies in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the first single released was the song "Country Grammar." This song represents St. Louis, Missouri where Nelly was raised (the first line of the song is "You can find me in St. Louis rollin on dubs.") Other singles from the album include "E.I.," "Ride Wit Me," and "Batter Up;" and
WHEREAS, the album was certified 9× platinum by the RIAA on April 27, 2004.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of St. Louis that we pause in our deliberations to recognize the 10th Anniversary of "Country Grammar" and we further direct the Clerk of this Board to spread a copy of this Resolution across the minutes of these proceedings and to prepare a commemorative copy to the end that it may be presented to our honoree at a time and place deemed appropriate by the Sponsor.
Introduced on the 13th day of August, 2010 by:
Honorable Samuel L. Moore Alderman 4th Ward
Adopted this the 13th day of August, 2010 as attested by:
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David W. Sweeney
Clerk, Board of Aldermen____________________________
Lewis E. Reed
President, Board of Aldermen