HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2012-05-02 Supporting the National Planetary Exploration Funding Awareness EffortCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-05-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL
PLANETARY EXPLORATION FUNDING AND AWARENESS EFFORT.
WHEREAS, the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied
research and development organization; and
WHEREAS, SwRI's Planetary Science Directorate in Boulder, CO conducts basic
observational, modeling and theoretical research in a wide range of solar system and
astrophysical topics, and is active in the scientific and instrumentation components of several
space missions; and
WHEREAS, SwRI-Boulder's Departments of Space Studies and Space Operations are
sponsoring the National Planetary Exploration Car Wash and Bake Sale (the "Event") on
Saturday June 9, 2012 in order to draw media attention to the cuts to NASA's planetary
exploration budget and the need to repair them; and
WHERAS, the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas (the "City Council") recognizes the
historical contributions of the American space program and the continuing value of NASA's
planetary exploration projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated.
The recitals above are incorporated herein as if set forth in full for all purposes.
Section 2. Support for the Event.
The City Council hereby expresses its support for the for National Planetary Exploration Car
Wash and Bake Sale and calls upon the United States Congress to restore funding that has
been cut from NASA's planetary exploration budget.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas, on this 8th day of
May 2012.
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