HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 RESOLUTION NO. 1993
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of Bremerton affirming
support and cooperation with the U.S. Navy and welcoming
the homeporting of CV Battle Group ships in the City of
Bremerton.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton welcomes the valuable talents-
and contributions of Naval personnel and facilities in the community;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has developed a close partner-
ship with the U.S. Navy and is an enthusiastic supporter of Navy
programs; and
WHEREAS, within the Bremerton area are excellent Naval support
facilities, including Naval Supply Center, Puget Sound and Man-
chester Fuel Depot, and the Naval Regional Medical Center, all of
which have the capacity to support ships of the CV Battle Group;
and
WHEREAS, Federal and State vacant property is available with-
in close proximity of proposed port facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton offers a quality of life for
servicemen and dependents which is not exceeded anywhere in the
Puget Sound areas; and
WHEREAS, reasonably priced military and civilian housing is
available in the Bremerton area, together with recreational and
community services and educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the whole range of educational and college opportuni-
ties for servicemen and dependents are available in the Bremerton
area; and
WHEREAS, the infrastructure of the City of Bremerton is de-
signed to support Naval facilities and is currently undergoing
major improvements which will enhance support of the CV Battle
Group ships; and
WHEREAS, the public attitude as shown by the expressed support
of all major trade and community organizations strongly support
homeporting in Bremerton.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bremerton supports the programs
and people of the United States Navy and supports the homeporting
of CV Battle Group ships in the City of Bremerton; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Bremerton will work in close partnership
with the U.S. Navy in establishing necessary facilities, providing for its people
and negotiating arrangements which will be of significant benefit to both the
U.S. Navy and the citizens of Bremerton.
PASSED unanimously this 26 day of October, 1983, by the
Bremerton City Council.
BILL AMO
E.L. STURDIVANT
ROY T. MOSELY
JIM ADRIAN
CLYDE PACHEK
ART ANDERSON
PHIL DROUIN
SPENCER HORNING
RUSS JOHNSON
MORRIE DAWKINS
Mayor
ATTEST
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK
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