Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2013-20 - Support F-35 Training & Military Mission — reading text

RESOLUTION 2013 - 20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MILITARY MISSION AND THE F -35 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER INTEGRATION TRAINING CENTER AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach and the United States of America are dependent upon Eglin Air Force Base and the military mission to support the local economy; WHEREAS, the Joint Strike Fighter called the F -35, represents the future of the Department of Defense and our international partners, providing precision engagement and global attack for our Air Forces; WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa County have been supportive and engaged in the defense of our nation and have given steadfast support of the local military mission since the 1930' s and continue to support the defense of our nation, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH THAT: The City continues to welcome and support further incorporation and bed -down of the F -35 Joint Strike Fighter Integration Training Center ( JSF ITC) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; and The City continues our commitment to our nation and to Eglin Air Force Base for this and all defense industry matters; and The City continues the successful, prosperous relationship between our citizens and the F -35 JSF ITC at Eglin Air Force Base. August 13, 2013 Mike Anderson, Mayor Att t: Approved for form, legal s,}tifficieaaey Z- e_ Helen Spencer, C# y Clerk Hayw ykes, Jr., City orngy"