HomeMy WebLinkAbout2670RESOLUTION # 2670
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton, Washington recommending
that the Department of Navy provide the base infrastructure capability to
support the homeporting of two Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers in
Bremerton, at PSNS, and two at NAVSTA, Everett.
WHEREAS, the residents of Bremenon have a long and rich tradition and history of
supporting and working with the Navy for over 100 years; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Bremerton recognize that this is a Navy community; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life for military personnel in Bremerton is the best in the
Nation, and is soon to be enhanced with the planned development of Sinclair Landing; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Community knows, understands, appreciates, and
welcomes the Navy and young Navy families; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton, Kitsap County, and the Greater Puget Sound Community
provides excellent recreational, entertainment, and educational opportunities for young Navy
families; and
WHEREAS, Bremerton has the civilian infrastructure to support homeporting of
additional Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers at PSNS; and
WHEREAS, the hosting of two or more Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers at PSNS
would preserve jobs in the community, help to preserve valuable technical skills at PSNS, and
strengthen and stabilize the Bremenon and Kitsap economy in such a manner as to enhance the
ability of the community to support the Navy families.
WHEREAS, providing the capability to homeport two Nuclear Powered Carriers at
PSNS, Bremerton and two at NAVSTA, Everett would enhance the strategic needs of the Navy
and the Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bremerton City Council provides
their full support, endorsement, and encourages the Department of the Navy to provide the base
infrastructure capability to support two Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers in Bremerton at
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and two at NAVSTA, Everett.
PASSED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 16th day of September, 1998.
DAVID FARR
Council President
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk