Resolution from the Board of Directors of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Supporting Space Enterprise in California

Whereas, large clusters of space enterprise manufacturers have settled in California thereby making this state one of the few in the nation with the end-to-end capabilities of research and design, manufacture, launch, and systems management; and,

Whereas, our community has long benefited from the jobs and economic growth that has occurred due to a prosperous space enterprise climate in California and we boast today approximately 3,000 jobs in our community associated with space enterprise; and,

Whereas, as growth in space enterprise services such as global positioning systems, remote sensing and satellite imaging continues to evolve from an industry dominated by government contracts to one that is commercially-driven and project oriented, our community is certain to build upon our economic foundation as new markets are created by the demands of consumers; and,

Whereas, at least 40 countries and 18 states are eagerly competing for a share of the expansion of the worldwide space market, thereby creating competition to our community in its ability to retain and grow the estimated 35 space enterprise business located within our borders; and,

Whereas, in the past several years our community has lost approximately 530 space enterprise jobs with, average salaries of $43,500; and,

Whereas, in addition to the jobs and revenues created by space enterprise in our community, we recognize that we host impressive educational facilities, faculties, technical education and training programs all poised to assume a vigorous proactive role in promoting and addressing space enterprise needs throughout the state; and,

Now, therefore, be it Resolved by The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce that: The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce does hereby support the development of space enterprise consistent with prudent enviromnental sensitivity and minimal regulation in order to retain and grow the prestige, jobs and associated economic benefits of a robust space enterprise community and the services development of new services provided therefrom; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce shall support and foster the development of appropriate space enterprise activities in our community, including: space, education and job training, flight infrastructure development and preservation, academic research and development, applied research, space business development, economic diversification, space vehicle launch activity and space-related tourism; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce commends the California Space Authority for its efforts to foster and maintain space enterprise in our community and throughout the State of California and that their continued efforts to educate policy makers and elected officials be supported for the economic betterment and diversification of the state; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of space enterprise statewide and encourages the Governor and the legislature to take notice and assist by developing and making known a state space policy to encourage, retain and grow space enterprise and the economic benefits it brings to the entire state; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: The Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce upon adopting this Resolution shall deliver signed copies of it to the Governor, Secretary of Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency, Deputy Secretary of the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Chief Executive Officer of the California Space Authority.

David F. Leon

President of the Board

Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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