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Home My WebLink About04-13-2006-12.16 - Resolution - 04/13/2006 RESOLUTION NO. 04-13-2006-12.16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, SUPPORTING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AS A POTENTIAL SITE FOR THE NATIONAL BIO AND AGRO-DEFENSE FACILTY. WHEREAS, the City Council of College Station, Texas, supports potential projects that consider the City of College Station and the Brazos Valley in their site selection process and the positive economic impact that they present; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University provides a mutual benefit to the City of College Station and to our extended family in the Brazos Valley; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University has established a long record of exemplary service to the nation; and WHEREAS, such a facility would be a welcome addition to the City of College Station and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, Texas A&M University's background and expertise in veterinary medicine, agriculture, medicine, science, and engineering, as well as the University's established background in supporting the defense and protection of the United States; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS: PART 1: That the City Council of College Station hereby confirms its dedication to Texas A&M University and its pursuit of the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, and the continued diligence to protect our country's vital assets and also against the war on terror. The City pledges to provide support and recognition of Texas A&M University and its bid to bring the proposed National Bio and Agro- Defense Facility to the City of College Station and the Brazos Valley. PART 2: That the City Council of the City of College Station hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign this Resolution in support of Texas A&M University's bid for the proposed National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and its success thereof. RESOLUTION NO. 04-13-2006-12.16 Page 2 PART 3: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage. ADOPTED this 13th day of April, A.D. 2006. ATTEST: APPROVED: c~~ CONNIE HOOKS, City Secretary ~ ~ ;~~~/ RON SILVIA, Mayor APPROVED: ~~ City Attorney