City of Albuquerque - File #: R-10-147

• File #: R-10-147
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Enacted and Published
• File created: 10/18/2010
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 10/18/2010
• Enactment date: 10/28/2010
• Enactment #: R-2010-131
• Title: Recognizing The Importance of Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories In The Defense of The United States and The Economic Impact That It Has On The City of Albuquerque (Winter, Lewis)
• Sponsors: Brad Winter, Dan Lewis

Date	Action By	Action	Result
10/28/2010	City Clerk	Published
10/28/2010	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
10/22/2010	City Council	Sent to Mayor for Signature
10/18/2010	City Council	Do Pass	Pass
10/18/2010	City Council	Introduced (Immediate Action Requested)
10/18/2010	President	Immediate Action Requested

CITY of ALBUQUERQUE

NINETEENTH COUNCIL

COUNCIL BILL NO.         R-10-147                    ENACTMENT NO.   _____________________

SPONSORED BY:      Brad Winter & Dan Lewis

RESOLUTION

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Recognizing The Importance of Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories In The Defense of The United States and The Economic Impact That It Has On The City of Albuquerque (Winter, Lewis)

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RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE AND SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES IN THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT IT HAS ON THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE.

      WHEREAS, Kirtland Air Force Base has a long and distinguished record of providing leadership and support to United States Armed Forces who fight

and sacrifice to keep America and the world free and safe; and

      WHEREAS, the total value of Kirtland Air Force Base's economic impact is

      approximately $5.6 billion; and

      WHEREAS, Kirtland Air Force Base employs nearly 25,500 individuals with

     high paying and highly skilled jobs in Albuquerque; and

      WHEREAS, Sandia National Laboratories performs major research and

      development functions in the areas of homeland security, energy,

      science and environmental technologies, and economic research; and

      WHEREAS, Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Labs play a key    

       role in supporting our country's national security objectives and freedom

      around the world.

      BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY

       OF ALBUQUERQUE:

      Section 1. The City of Albuquerque expresses its appreciation

     to Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories. The

      City continues to support their mission and recognizes the vital contribution

     these patriotic service members and civilians make to our local

      economy and freedom.    

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