Resolution 1766
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RESOLUTION NO. 1766
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
COMMENDING NASA ON ITS FIFTEENTH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Moffett Field,
is one of the ten major NASA field laboratories concerned with the United States
space program; and
WHEREAS, the Center has the largest, fastest and most unique of wind tunnels
in the world. A major new tool at Ames Research Center soon to be operational is
the ILLIAC IV Computer, which is also the largest and fastest in the world. It
will be used to solve problems which have previously defied solution: aircraft
designs and an understanding of atmospheric pollutant dispersion. Other research
activities include: Avionics, Advanced Simulation Science, Space Sciences, Fluid
Dynamics, Atmospheric Entry Technology, Infared Astronomy, Advanced Computational
Science, Earth Resources Surveys, Planetary Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology,
Planetary Missions and Advanced Theoretical Studies.
WHEREAS, the week of October 1 through 6 has been set aside as NASA WEEK
honoring their fifteenth birthday; and
WHEREAS, A NASA Anniversary Committee has been formed to formulate plans
to honor NASA and their contributions to the betterment of mankind. NASA is an
integral part and a major employer in Santa Clara County and contributes broadly
to the total economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gilroy does hereby proclaim
the first week in October as NASA WEEK and does hereby call upon all citizens,
business houses and organizations to join in commending the good works of the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration as an expression of appreciation
of both the wartime and peacetime services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of October, 1973, by the following vote:
NO ES :
COUNCIL MEMBERS: DeBELL, DUFFIN, HUGHAN, PATE, SilVA, STOUT
and GOODRI CH.
COUNCil MEMBERS: None
AYES:
ABS ENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST:
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APPROVED:
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. Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 1766
I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do ,~
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 1766 Is an original'
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 1st day of October
. 19 ~ at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of the City of Gilroy, this, 2nd day of October
, 19 ZL.