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RESOLUTION NO. 2010- 025 The Florida Legislative Delegation representing all or part of Indian River County, Florida is hereby urged to actively and aggressively seek legislative support for the following: • Assurance that the United States remains the leader in Space with a strong declaration by the Administration of a goal, a destination, and a time frame for human space flight • Assurance that the United States is the primary provider for U.S. human space flight to the International Space Station and our national laboratory through the continuous ability to launch American astronauts and payloads on U.S.-built heavy -lift vehicles, which includes the extension of space shuttle flights until new vehicles are ready to fly • Assurance that the United States remains competitive on the international level as an economic superpower, leading the world in research and technology that improves life for all mankind by creating an environment that encourages research and development and ensures the full utilization of our national laboratory aboard the International Space Station • Assurance that the United States ensures its national security by retaining its military superiority, which reaches to the farthest corners of the universe and depends in part upon the support of satellites through the continuous use of U.S.-built vehicles without reliance upon foreign countries • Assurance that the United States remains the leader in space exploration with the commitment to fund construction of Florida's 21st century launch facilities, and the ability to secure partnerships with low earth orbit commercial operations by providing the necessary funds to provide responsive and supportive functions • Assurance that the future workforce of the United States remains competitive in a global market, by providing support for world-class STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education for primary, secondary, and post -secondary students The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheel er and seconded by Commissioner Davi s and upon being put to a vote, the vote as follows: Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan Vice Chairman Bob Solari Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Ay e Ay e FMtiorney indnlGENF.RALUIGCOReroLrrions\Spare Progrnnidor 2