Tami Sawyer to present resolution to purchase masks for SCS students

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by: WREG Web

Posted: Aug 7, 2021 / 06:08 PM AST

Updated: Aug 7, 2021 / 06:08 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer announced on Twitter she will present a resolution on Monday to purchase masks for students and in-person teachers at every public school in Shelby County.

Sawyer said she plans to introduce a resolution allocating $2 million to purchase a minimum of 500,000 Henry masks for students and teachers in the county.

Monday, I will present a resolution allocating $2 million dollars to purchase a minimum of 500,000 Henry masks for students and in-person teachers at every public school inside Shelby County: @SCSK12Unified, all municipal school districts, and charter schools. pic.twitter.com/sSLclF64Da
— Tami Sawyer (@tamisawyer) August 7, 2021

Sawyer said the allocation will provide each student, teacher, and staff member with a minimum of two heavy duty, reusable, and washable masks.

Additionally, she said her and Dr. Cedrick Gray, director of education at the Shelby County mayor’s office, spoke to each superintendent who identified that this was a serious need.

Henry is owned by SCS alum Patrick Henry, also known as RichFresh.