HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 25_Governor's Task Force (F-35s)_2015.12.15CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
RESOLUTION 2015 -25
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE IN
RECOMMENDING THE TULSA BASE OF THE OKLAHOMA AIR
NATIONAL GUARD AS THE PRIME LOCATION FOR THE NEW F -35
LIGHTNING II FIGHTER AIRCRAFT FLEET; ACKNOWLEDGING THE
138TH FIGHTER WING, LOCATED AT TULSA AIR NATIONAL GUARD
BASE, AS ONE OF THE PREMIER COMBAT UNITS IN THE UNITED
STATES AIR FORCE; AND URGING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
TO STATION THE NEXT GENERATION OF FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN
TULSA, OKLAHOMA
WHEREAS, the United States Air Force is currently deliberating the location of the
future F -35 "Lightning II" Fighter Wing; and,
WHEREAS, the Tulsa 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard is
located on the north end of the Tulsa Regional Airport and is home to one of the
nation's largest and most decorated fighter wings; a distinguished history in eleven
overseas combat operations; pilot demographics well suited to new aircraft
technology; a notable recruitment and retention rate; strategic access to special -use
airspace and military training ranges; newly updated facilities, including a new aircraft
apron, weather shelters, fuel storage, and ammunition storage; and,
WHEREAS, since 1957 citizen airmen of the Oklahoma Air National Guard have
served with honor, distinction, and effectiveness when called to duty by the State of
Oklahoma or the United States of America and the 138th Fighter Wing enjoys broad
support and a close relationship with the surrounding municipalities and civic leaders.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, that the
City of Owasso recommends the Tulsa 1381h Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National
Guard as the future home to the next generation of fighter aircraft, the F -35 "Lightning
II," due to be deployed beginning in 2022, and that the City of Owasso supports the
Governor of the State of Oklahoma and the designated task force in urging the United
States Air Force to station its next generation of fighter aircraft at the Tulsa base of the
Oklahoma Air National Guard.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2015 by the City Council of
the City of Owasso, Oklahoma.
ATTEST:
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Sherry Bisho , City Clerk
AP ED AS TO FORM:
Age Trout Lombardi, City Attorney
J oberly, Mayor