1991-07 Supporting the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation Administration Endowment to Continue Industry Directed Fisheries Development.Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Dan James,
AFDF Board Member
Introduced: 03/07/91
Adopted: 03/07/91
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 91-07
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ALASKA FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE ENDOWMENT TO CONTINUE INDUSTRY DIRECTED
FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation was established in 1978 by
the Alaska seafood industry to develop the commercial fisheries resources
of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, previously the seafood industry did not work together to develop new
opportunities and, because of the small size of most companies, was not
effectively pursuing opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the industry recognized the value of collectively working to identify and carry
out research and development projects to further the industry; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation has used its industry base
to identify, fund, manage and complete projects which have resulted in
millions of metric tons of new seafood products from Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the results and benefits from these efforts are available to any company or
individual who requests the information, unlike previous limited internal
efforts by private interests; and
WHEREAS, these projects have benefitted fishermen, processors, and the support
sectors of the seafood industry throughout Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation has successfully brought to the State more than $13 million
industry research funds; and
WHEREAS, specific projects had resulted in the development of the domestic surimi
industry, flatfish fillet processing, minced pink salmon production, innovative
seafood byproduct processing methods, vessel harvesting modifications,
and improved quality control for our seafood harvesters and processors;
and
WHEREAS, in Alaska six shore—based and at least fifteen vessel—based surimi
processing plants are in operation with employees numbering in the
thousands; and
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WHEREAS, many of the Foundation's projects have resulted in expanding and
extending the production of seafood products resulting in more employment
and a larger production season; and
WHEREAS, there are many more opportunities for the seafood industry to expand to
benefit Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the industry directed methods developed and perfected by the Foundation
to fully develop opportunities have been proven repeatedly over the past
thirteen years; and
WHEREAS, a fully endowed administration for fisheries development would further the
goals of fisheries development in Alaska;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ASSEMBLY:
Section 1. The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly expresses its appreciation for the
results of past Foundation development projects.
Section 2. That the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly respectfully requests the
Governor and Legislature of Alaska to support funding an administrative
endowment forthe Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation in the amount
of five million dollars.
Section 3. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to the Governor and Legislators of
Alaska.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of MARCH, 1991.
ATTEST:
BoroW Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. 91-07
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