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<br />January 9. 2007 <br /> <br />Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, Holley <br />Nays: None <br />Abstain: R. Smith (Dominion Power employee) <br /> <br />07 - 25 - Adoption of a resolution supporting the brand "Hampton Roads, America's First <br />Region" adopted by the Hampton Roads Partnership as the brand for southeast <br />Virginia. Vision Principle: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. <br /> <br />1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition of this item. <br /> <br />Background: <br />. Hampton Roads Partnership has requested that each local council adopt draft <br />resolution which supports the branding statement, "Hampton Roads, America's First <br />Region" for southeast Virginia. <br /> <br />Discussion: <br />. Hampton Roads, America's First Region appears on digital signs, banners, web <br />sites and municipal service vehicles throughout the region. <br />. The brand honors the rich history of the region and encourages regional identity <br />and citizenship among the 1.6 million residents of southeastern Virginia. <br />. The City of Williamsburg was the first city to draft and adopt such resolution, <br />which has served as a model for the other southeastern Virginia jurisdictions. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: <br />. There is no financial impact. <br /> <br />Staff Recommends: <br />Adoption of proposed resolution. Vision Principle: Pride of Past, Promise of Future. <br /> <br />Next Steps Following Council Action: <br />. Future promotion of the brand "Hampton Roads, America's First Region" as City <br />Council may find useful and appropriate. <br /> <br />Motion by Ms. Psimas, and seconded by Mr. D. Smith, to adopt the following <br />resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: <br /> <br />"RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA <br />SUPPORTING THE BRAND "HAMPTON ROADS, AMERICA'S FIRST REGION" <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Hampton Roads Partnership has adopted "Hampton Roads, <br />America's First Region" as the brand for southeast Virginia; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the name honors the rich history of the region and encourages <br />regional identity and citizenship among 1.6 million residents; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Portsmouth is proud to be part of the Hampton Roads <br />and continues to be a leader in promoting regional cooperation and regional <br />competitiveness. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of <br />Portsmouth hereby expresses its endorsement of the brand "Hampton Roads, <br />America's First Region;" and undertakes to promote it in the future as City Council may <br />find appropriate and useful." <br /> <br />Ayes: Heretick, Psi mas, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley <br />Nays: Moody, Randall <br />