FY2006-32 Supporting Compilation of Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Oral History by PWSRCAA RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
SUPPORTING THE PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND REGIONAL CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL'S
EFFORTS TO COMPILE AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE EXXON VALDEZ OIL SPILL
WHEREAS, the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989 was the largest oil spill in the history of North
America, and
WHEREAS, the spill did great harm to the environment of Prince William Sound and adjoining
waters; and
WHEREAS, the spill did great harm to the fishing -based economies and created great social and
economic strains in communities on Prince William Sound and adjoining waters; and
WHEREAS, preventing spills like the Exxon Valdez oil spill requires that we fully understand its
causes, impacts, and lessons; and
WHEREAS, no complete oral history of the spill has ever been compiled; and
WHEREAS, many people with direct experience of the spill have since died and the memories of
others are fading with time; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council includes
the roles of improving oil -spill prevention and response;.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH supports the efforts of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council to
compile and publish in book form a thorough oral history of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
ATTEST:
JudMh A. Nielsen, CMC, c e .u,h Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough Alaska
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2006 -32
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SIXTEENTH DAY OF MARCH 2006
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
Jeftlme M. Selby, B
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Assembly
Introduced: 03/16/2006
Adopted: 03/16/2006
Resolution No. FY2006 -32
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