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RESOLUTION NO. 94 -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; OPPOSING REDUCTION IN
THE LEVEL OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NASA IN THE
FISCAL YEAR 1995 BUDGET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the proposed federal budget for the coming year
reflects a $250 million reduced level of funding for NASA; and
WHEREAS, the twelve NASA centers nationwide are important
economic generators for our community, Brevard County, and the
nation as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the twelve NASA centers vary in focus, from Space
Station and aerospace industries, to life sciences research
programs and bio -tech companies, it is in our collective best
interest to work for the overall health of NASA; and
WHEREAS, the Space Station represents the largest single
international venture ever, drawing partners from Europe and Japan;
these countries have invested some $8 billion in the Space Station
because they believe in America's expertise and commitment; and
WHEREAS, NASA and the Space Station program will help our
country pay for its other vital needs while at the same time
increasing our understanding of the universe.
WHEREAS, a reduction in Federal funding will have a negative
impact on NASA, the Space Station, and our local communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral
strongly supports NASA and the Space Station program and requests
the Congressional opponents to review in depth the facts, figures,
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and consequences pertaining to same and to reconsider their
positions.
SECTION 2. The citizens of Cape Canaveral are asked to
write or contact members of Congress, President Bill Clinton, or
Vice President Al Gore to express their support of this vital
program.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 5th day of April , 1994.
ATTEST:
Faith G. Miller, CI Tit 'pLERK
Approved aS P ./arm:
Joh6 R. a CITY ATTORNEY
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