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Cheri Moon

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• Memphis City Council: July 7, 2026 22:41

  Thank you. Thank you so much. Memphis, this is I am a product of Memphis. I just want to say that. I have a few words if you guys don't mind. Okay. I want to just say chairman, council members, thank you for this incredible honor. The resolution means the world to me coming from the city that birthed me. And through it, though it does have my name on it, it really belongs to the children everywhere. When people hear the song dome, they may hear musical notes. I hear something else. I hear confidence. I hear children of with joy. I hear children discovering that their voice matters. [snorts] The students at the Stats Music Academy didn't just sing on my song. They didn't sing on a recording. They harmoniously reminded us of something important. Every child deserves to be seen and heard and encouraged. This room spends a lot of time debating roads and buildings and budgets and development. And yes, those things are important, but those things and the future of Memphis is not made of concrete. It is made through the hearts of children. A city becomes what it its children believe that they can become. When a child stands in front of a microphone for the first time or raises their hand in a classroom, writes a song, paints a picture, or shares an idea, they are making a decision about who they think they are. The adults around them have an opportunity to help shape that belief. The message behind dome is simple, very simple. Every child has value. Every child has potential. Every child should be able to express themselves freely. I have been blessed to create music to inspire children. But children have given me far more than what I could ever give. They've taught me to be continue to be curious. They've taught me to be kind. They taught me to continue to dream bigger than any circumstance that I may be in. So I accept this honor with gratitude, with huge gratitude from you guys. I hope today is also a reminder that investing in children is not a charity. It is the most important work that we can do. Years from now, not many people will remember every meeting that was put together in this room. But what they will remember from years to come is the opportunity that you've given a child to grow that may indeed change this city. Thank you for supporting the arts. Please continue to support the arts. Thank you for supporting the young people. And please continue to support the young people. Um and thank you for believing in the children of Memphis. And that includes me, a child of Memphis. I want to thank my family for my the support and molding me into the person that I am and always supporting me through the ups and the downs and the roller coasters. And I want to thank God. Thank you guys.

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