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RESOLUTION NO. 2010- 025 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO SEEK LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED STATES SPACE PROGRAM. WHEREAS, this is a defining moment in our country's history — a time for a genuine commitment to remain a leader in the exploration and development of outer space ("Space" or "Space Program") through a bold declaration of a defined purpose, identified destination, and a clear time frame; and WHEREAS, the ability to adequately guarantee the defense of this nation has in the past relied upon having the best Army, Navy, and Air Force; the future clearly dictates the absolute necessity of being in control of Space, or otherwise ceding our destiny and that of our children, to foreign nations; and WHEREAS, the importance of the United States remaining a leader in Space transcends national pride in prior achievements to a call for space exploration that pushes the envelope in new innovations, new products, and new industries that will secure our place as an economic superpower in this global, borderless, and knowledge-based economy; and WHEREAS, dependence upon foreign nations for transport of American astronauts and payloads is neither reliable, economical, nor politically astute; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has played a key role in our national Space Program from its inception as the premier launch site with a $4.1 billion state-wide economic output in 2008 alone, including $103 million in state and local taxes; and a $43.9 billion statewide aerospace federal, state and industry economic impact; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida has enthusiastically embraced and demonstrated its commitment to the Space Program's continued presence in Florida with a total $8 billion investment in infrastructure and a current Governor's budget which proposes $32.6 million for the Space Program; and WHEREAS, 100,000 jobs statewide in all 67 counties have been associated with the presence of the Space Program in the State of Florida, making it one of the larger employers in the state; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida is privileged to share the experience of space exploration and technology with thousands of visitors who contribute $90 million annually to the economy when they visit the "Sunshine State" to experience the pride and excitement of participation in this vital aspect of our nation's Space Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT F.UuorngtintlfWENF.RlLUIOCCVtesdntions\Spare frogrnm.dor 1