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RESOLUTION NO. 66 -, SERIES OF 1978
A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO, POR TBB RBTBNTION OF LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE IN THE
COMMUNITY.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADOs
That in reaponae to comment and discussion regarding
possible U.S. Air Fore• baae closures which have included mention
of Lowry Air Force Baae, a historic and essential component of
our community, that it is our unified and unalterable position of
opposition to such an action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the Englewood City Council regards Lowry Air Force
Base as a viable and integral economic force in the community
which adds a $216 million impact each year. Its location here
adds jobs for 1,925 civilians and interaction with the community
in terms of housing, education, public services and fellowship.
Lowry personnel provide meaningful and important contribution to
the metropolitan coamaunity, adding a dimension and versatility
to our population. Lowry'• training programs provide techanical
competence to our country's military strength in terms of training
23,000 military personnel in 325 courses. The Denver Metropolitan
Area is culturally enriched and socially strengthened by the
presence of Lowry Air Force Base.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That the City council of the City of Englewood, Colorado,
wishes to make express appreciation known for the contributions of
Lowry personnel in the coanunity in our public organizations, city
commissions and boards, churches and as good citizens in our many
neighborhoods. We unanimously support Lowry Air Force Base in our
community for the myriad benefits given and shared between the
military and civilian c0111Dunities.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED th!J.--teh~ of December, 1978.
ATTEST
I, William o. James, ex officio City Clerk-Treasurer
of the City of Englewood, State of Colorado, hereby certify
t hat the above is a true, accurate, and complete copy of
Re solution No. 66 , Series of 1978.
~~ . ex of ficio~rk-Treasurer