1998-13 Seafood Marketing Efforts SupportA RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH URGING
THE STATE OF ALASKA TO SUPPORT SEAFOOD MARKETING EFFORTS
WHEREAS, commercial fishing is a major industry within our region; and
WHEREAS, fisheries prices, especially salmon prices, are depressed causing economic
damage to many Alaska residents and communities dependent on the industry; and
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska has established vital marketing efforts that are
working to reach new worldwide markets and to increase consumption in traditional
markets; and
WHEREAS, the work supply of salmon is expanding, resulting in fierce competition
for Alaska's wild salmon products;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH that the governor of the state of Alaska and the Alaska State Legislature
are urged to support seafood marketing efforts by:
• fully funding the Alaska Seafood Marking Institute (ASMI).
• supporting the passage of legislation extending the 1% salmon
harvester assessment for salmon marketing programs at ASMI.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH that copies of this resolution be sent to the governor of the state
of Alaska and the Alaska State legislators.
AOOPTJ D BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS NINETEENTH DAY OF MARCH, 1998
ATTEST:
onna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
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Requested by:
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KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -13
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Mayor Selby
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
03/19/98
03/19/98
fkuimmer ng Officer
Resolution No. 98 -13
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