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30 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY CONSIDERATION OF THE CLOSING OF THE NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD IN PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA. WHEREAS, che Norfolk Naval Shipyard has operated continuously since 1767 in Portsmouth, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Norfolk our nation's security and expeditious repair of the Naval Shipyard has contributed defense by its efficient and country's naval vessels; and to WHEREAS, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard also has a major economic impact on Hampton Roads in general and the City of Portsmouth in particular, as an employer of nearly 10,000 highly qualified civilian and 150 military employees; and WHEREAS, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard has been added by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment CommissIon to the list of government installations to be considered for closing; and WI{EREAS, the proposed closure of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard would have a devastating effect on the nation's ability to repair speedily its vessels in time of national crisis; and WHEREAS, the proposed closure of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard would also seriously undermine the economies of all Hampton Roads cities, in particular the City of Portsmouth which is already comprised of almost 60% tax exempt land. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, that it strongly opposes~any proposal to close the Norfolk Naval Shipyard on the grounds that a closure would be seriously adverse to our nation's best interests, as well as chose of the City of Portsmouth and the other Hampton Roads cities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution to all Virginia congressional representatives, to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to the Virginia General Assembly representatives of all of the Hampton Roads cities. Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, at a meeting held May 25, 1993. Teste: City Clerk