HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1989-06 RESOLUTION NO. 89-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL , FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
EFFORTS OF THE SPACEPORT FLORIDA
PARTNERSHIP AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA
TO ESTABLISH SPACEPORT FLORIDA, THE
NATION'S FIRST COMMERCIAL SPACEPORT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS , on February 11 , 1988 , President Ronald Reagan
announced the National Space Policy and Commercial Space Initia-
tive to recognize the importance of a strong commercial space
sector, which fundamentally altered the relationship between the
America ' s public and private sector ' s roles in exploring and
utilizing space; and
LWHEREAS , this initiative recognizes an enhanced and primary
role for the private sector in the utilization and exploration of
space that is deeply rooted in America' s pioneering spirit; and
WHEREAS , this initiative has been enthusiastically supported
by governmental officials including Representative Bill Nelson ,
Governor Bob Martinez , State Senator Winston W. "Bud" Gardner,
State Representative Charlie Roberts, State Representative Dixie
Sansom, and other elected officials; and
WHEREAS , Florida has had a historic role in the development
of America 's space program, which is now leading to a cooperative
effort to establish Spaceport Florida; and
WHEREAS , these bold efforts are a visionary step toward the
longrange economic viability of America , Florida and Cape
Canaveral;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, as follows:
SECTION 1 . The City of Cape Canaveral enthusiastically sup-
ports the efforts of the State of Florida to establish Spaceport
Florida and pledges its support for commercial space initiatives;
SECTION 2 . The City of Cape Canaveral recognizes and ap-
plauds the efforts of State Senator Winston W . "Bud" Gardner and
State Representative Charlie Roberts to establish a broad-based
Spaceport Florida Partnership to coordinate community, regional
and state efforts in this significant undertaking;
SECTION 3 . The City of Cape Canaveral, home of America' s
historic launch sites , joins the Brevard League of Cities and
other municipalities in support of continuing Florida ' s leading
role in America ' s space program by expanding further into com-
mercial space activity through the establishment of Spaceport
Florida , and desires to enter into partnership with the
Commercialism of Space Venture.
SECTION 4 . This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this 21st day of February , 1989.
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