HomeMy Public PortalAbout1989_11_14_R235RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED November 14, 1989
89-235 ADOPTED November 14~ 1989
ENDORSING TH~ LOCATION OF THg NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
EXTENSION AT WASHINGTON DUT,!,ES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WHE~, Washington Dulles International Airport is the gateway to Virginia, as well as, the
Nation's Capital for millions of domestic and foreign tourists and an important economic development
asset for Loudoun County and the Town of Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, the Smithsonian Institution is considering locating an extension of its world-renowned
Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport; and
WHEREAS, the space shuttle Enterprise is currently stored at Dulles Airport and will serve as the
cornerstone of this proposed museum extension; and
WHEREAS, this new facility is estimated to draw more than 3.5 million visitors annually, resulting
in up to $30 million in tax revenues from visitors utilizing area hotels, restaurants, shops, gasoline and
services; and
WHEREAS, this facility is planned to be the national center for research and education in the fields
of aviation and aerospace history; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg wishes to join other governments and business organizations
to show support for the museum extension at Dulles Airport:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg as follows:
This Council hereby endorses development of the National Air and Space Museum extension at
Washington Dulles International Airport and supports the efforts of officials from Loudoun County,
Dulles Airport and the Commonwealth of Virginia to secure this vital facility for Dulles Airport and the
nation.
PASSED this 14th day of November
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P&bert E. Sevila,/~Iayor
Town of Leesburg