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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 region has long benefited from the jobs and economic growth that has occurred due to a prosperous space enterprise climate in California and we have several businesses that provide products and services to the 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 governmental 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 region in its ability to retain and grow space enterprise businesses located within our borders; and,

Whereas, in addition to the jobs and revenues created by space enterprise in our region, 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 that the San Luis Obispo County Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) does hereby support the development of space enterprise consistent with prudent environmental 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 there from; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: the EVC shall support and foster the development of appropriate space enterprise activities in our region, 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 EVC 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 entire state; and,

Be it Further Resolved that: the EVC 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.

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