HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 91-30 RESOLUTION NO. R91-30
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTI�N
OF SPACE STATION FREEDOM AND URGING THE
CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO APPROPRIATE
THE NECESSARY FUNDING F�R THE PROJECT.
Wt�2EAS, Space Station Freedom is fundamental to United
States leadership in science, technology and
economic competitiveness in the 21st century;
and
�AS, Space Station Freedom will enhance U. S.
commercial competitiveness with new advanced
technologies; and
WI�REAS, Space Station Freedom will provide critical
microgravity research in materials and life
sciences which are not possible on earth; and
WHEREAS, Space Sta�.ion Freedom will be the centerpiece for
beneficial international cooperation in space;
and
WI�R$AS, Space Station Freedom is an integral camponent
of the manned exploration program; and
WHEREAS, Space Station Freedam is crucial to future lang
duration manned space exploration; and
W'HEREAS, Sgace Station Freedam will provide the vision and
inspiration for generations of Americans to
pursue excellence in education and the expansion
of knowledge; and
WHER$AS, research aboard Space Station Freedom will
benefit health care on earth.
NOW THBREFORE HL IT RESOLVSD BY THE FRIENDSWOOD CITY COUNCIL
THAT WE SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE STATION FREEDOM;
AND
FURTHER BS IT RESOL�TSD, THAT WE REQUEST THAT THE CONGRESS
AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ESTABLISH SPACE
STATION FREEDOM AS A CLEARLY DEFINED GOAL AND PROVIDE A
SUSTAINED COMMITMENT TO REACH THAT GOAL; AND
FURTHER H$ IT RESOLV�, THAT WE URGE THE CONGRESS AND THE
PRESIDENT TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR THE PR�JECT;
AND
FURTHER BE IT RSSOLVED, THAT THE CITY SECRETARY FORWARD
OFFICIAL COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES, TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
AND PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS,
AND TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEXAS DELEGATION TO THE CONGRESS,
WITH THE REQUEST THAT THIS RESOLUTION BE OFFICIALLY F.N'1''F7zF:T7
INTO THE C�NGRESSIONAL RECCiRD.
PASS81?, APPROVffi) AND RSSOLVED THIS TFiE 28TH DAY C�F MAY,
1991.
ayor Paul W. Schrader
City of Friendswaod
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Ma Pra-tem Frank Frankovich Co ncilmember R Ritter
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Councilmember Mel Measeles Councilme er elyn Newman
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Councilmember Ed Stuart ouncilmember HarQld Rale
ATTEST:
Delo is Archer, MC
City Secretary
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