HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES2010-01_US Air Force Support_02162010Resolution 2010-01
A RESOLUTION
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, AND TO THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION
REPRESENTING THE STATE OF IDAHO IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Air Force has had a presence in Idaho for more than 56 years, with numerous
facilities, including Mountain Home Air Force Base and Boise's Gowen Field; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Air Force approved Joint Strike Fighter basing criteria for both training and
for operational bases for the new F-35 mission; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Home Air Force Base was selected as a finalist as an operational base and Boise's
Gowen Field was selected as a finalist as a training base; and
WHEREAS, Southern Idaho's climate is well -suited to these missions, with more than 321 flyable days per
year, a key selection criteria; and
WHEREAS, Idaho's facilities provide ample and unhindered training airspace close to installations, which
enables more training time and less fuel consumed; and
WHEREAS, Idaho's facilities are unencumbered by the encroachment of civilian land use, which lowers the
environmental impact on surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Idaho facilities have the capacity to support at least three squadrons each, including runway
space, ramp space, personnel housing, and maintenance and hangar bays necessary to accommodate
these new missions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iona is a patriotic community, and supports members of our community in the
military, and would welcome the new F-35 mission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the City Council and the Mayor of the City of
Iona, Idaho, that we urge the U.S. Air Force to select Idaho for its F-35 missions.
In the City of Iona, Bonneville County, State of Idaho.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
My hand at the City of Iona, Bonneville County in
The State of Idaho on this /today of � in the
Year of 2010.
Brad D. Andersen, Mayor
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Robyn Keyes, Cit erk