HomeMy WebLinkAbout1169 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 1169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO CONCERNING THE ENERGY CRISIS
WHEREAS , the Tri -Cities Committee on Energy Conservation, a cross
section of business, utilities and organizations in the Tri -Cities, has, in the
course of its endeavors to promote energy conservation and energy use efficiency,
become increasingly concerned about the overall energy crisis and its ultimate
potential detrimental effect on our economic and political institutions; and
W H E R E A S , the Committee and the City Council of the City of Pasco
recognize that energy conservation is only one major facet in a sound national
energy management plan; and
WHEREAS , the Pasco City Council believes that the vast majority of our
citizens would affirmatively respond to a national energy management plan which
includes substantive, energy conservation thrusts; and
WHEREAS , the Pasco City Council strongly supports the need of maximizing
conservation and energy efficient technology, we do not subscribe to the concept of
"economy of scarcity" and firmly believe that it is essential to develop abundant
sources of energy for people to be further freed from the slavery of back -breaking
physical labor and to enjoy the material things of life which can be produced with an
abundance of energy.
WHEREAS , the Pasco City Council believes the failure of our national
leaders to come to grips with the energy problem has resulted in uncertainty among
the people as to the seriousness of the problem and in mistrust of their elected
representatives; and
WHEREAS , the Pasco City Council also recognizes that there are some
people who believe, or profess to believe for their own purposes, that there is no
energy problem and urge that nothing be done; and
W H E R E A S , the Pa sco City Council believe that the va st maj ority of our
citizens recognize the falacy of a "do-nothing" philosophy and that there is much to
be done for this country to regain control of its energy destiny which is being lost
due to our purchase of foreign oil in increasingly greater amounts as our domestic
sources fail to provide for our increasing needs; and
W H E R E A S , the Pa sco City Council believe that the hour is late and further
failure to take action on a clear and energetic energy policy will be extremely
devastating to this nation's immediate and long-term political and economic
institutions; and
W H E R E A S , the Pasco City Council believe that it is time to quit talking
about the merits of one energy resource over another because it should be evident to
all reasonable and thoughtful persons that energy is so vital and essential to all
societies that this nation needs to develop ALL forms of energy resources, with due
regard to maximizing use of currently available technologies to ensure an energy
strong America while alternative energy resources are being developed, in order to
support a meaningful way of life for all people, N O W, T H E R E F O R E,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Pasco respectfully requests
the State of Washington Congressional delegation to immediately renew their
pursuit of a comprehensive energy policy utilizing all technologies at hand,
and adoption of a vigorous implementation plan which recognizes the catastrophic
nature of the energy crisis.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to transmit this resolution to
the State of Washington Congressional representatives and other appropriate
authorized organization, governmental entities or interested parties.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect after its passage
as required by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, this
5 day of May , 1978.
CHET B A I L,I E , Mayor
Attest:
Eve yn Wells, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Patrick T. Roach, Acting City Attorney