2001-40 USCG Operational ReadinessKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -40
OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
Introduced by: Mayor LeDoux
Requested by: Mayor LeDoux
Introduced: 09/20/2001
Adopted: 09/20/2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY
URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND THE
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WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has the largest base in the Nation in Kodiak,
Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak is a strategically vital location in the Gulf of Alaska, which was
fortified during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Kodiak is involved in an active fishing industry and dependant upon the
search and rescue mission of the U.S. Coast Guard; and
WHEREAS,the United States Coast Guard has used its discretionary law enforcement
capabilities to monitor and enforce foreign fishing in United States waters; and
WHEREAS, the 2002 budget for the United States Coast Guard is currently working
through the committee process; and
WHEREAS, the budget being considered would mean that the Coast Guard would have
to reconsider each facility based upon funds available and needs; and
WHEREAS, there will be loss of one C130 and on H65 helicopter at the Air Station in
Kodiak, Alaska, with the resulting loss of 69 billets; and
WHEREAS, this loss will result in a fifty percent reduction of the current law
enforcement efforts; and
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard's operating goals of safety, natural resource
protection, mobility, maritime security, and national defense enable it to touch
everyone in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard serves as a global model of efficient military
multi- mission maritime service for the emerging coast guard organizations of the world
helps friendly countries to become positive forces or peace and stability, which
promotes democracy and the rule of law; and
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WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard military structure, law enforcement
authority, humanitarian functions makes it a unique arm of national security and
enables it to support broad national goals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kodiak Island Borough urges the United
States Congress to fully fund the United States Coast Guard's budget for its
operational readiness and recapitalization requirements to ensure that Coast Guard
bases such as the one in Kodiak, Alaska, remain ready to protect and preserve not only
the fishing community of this island community, but the greater national security and
well being.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2001
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dith A. Nielsen, Mc, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Gabrielle LeDoux, Borough ( Mayor
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