HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2989 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2989
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
EXPRESSING ITS COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT TO THE BOEING
COMPANY ON ITS PLANS TO BUILD THE 737-X AIRPLANE IN
RENTON, WASHINGTON.
WHEREAS, The Boeing Company has announced that it plans to
pursue development of the 737-X airplane; and
WHEREAS, The Boeing Company has been an integral and valued
part of this City' s history, culture, and economic base for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Boeing airplanes are a credit to the skill and
ingenuity of local workers and a source of pride for people
throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton desires to work cooperatively
with The Boeing Company in its efforts to preserve airplane
building in the state of Washington which is essential to
maintaining thriving communities and a healthy, productive state;
and
WHEREAS, The Boeing Company and the City of Renton have
enjoyed a good working partnership in the past; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton believes that it is in the best
interests of the state of Washington and the City of Renton to
have The Boeing Company build the 737-X airplanes in Renton; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton will make every effort to
expedite any permits that The Boeing Company may seek in
connection with the construction of the 737-X airplane in order to
meet the company' s timelines;
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RESOLUTION NO. 2 9 8 9
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. The City of Renton has assigned the highest
priority to working with The Boeing Company in issuing permits for
the construction of the 737-X airplane.
SECTION III. The City of Renton emphasizes its commitment
and support to The Boeing Company in its plans to develop and
construct the new 737-X airplane at its Renton manufacturing
facility.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28th day of June, 1993 .
Marilyn etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of June, 1993 .
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Earl 1 mer, Ma ,
Approv s to form:
Lawrence J. War en, City Attorney
RES . 303 : 6/23/93 .
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