Resolution Number 2005-153

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE

AQUARIUS AQUARIUM INSTITUTE

 

Whereas, volunteers of the non-profit Aquarius Aquarium Institute have been working to design and build a major world class public Aquarium in the San Joaquin Valley; and

 

Whereas, the project began two years ago, and since then, the Aquarius Aquarium Institute has gained support from the community in the form of Family Charter Memberships, Cash Donations, and Corporate Aquarium Exhibit Sponsorships; and

 

Whereas, the Aquarium will exist on Herndon Avenue West of Freeway 99.  The site was donated by JFJ Farms with the option to purchase the 5 acres adjacent to the site.  This site is easily visible to travelers coming into Fresno from the North on Freeway 99; and

 

Whereas, the Aquarium will bring many opportunities to the San Joaquin Valley.  It will become a major regional tourism site, an educational resource for children, and a place of new employment opportunities.  Additionally, the Aquarium will improve the aesthetics of the Highway 99 Corridor, it will provide a site for entertainment and recreational activities, and will serve as a model for Alternative Energy; and

 

Whereas, the Aquarius Aquarium will be a positive and productive addition to the Valley.  It will provide a place for children to learn about different forms of fish and animal life., thereby benefiting citizens in the entire San Joaquin Valley; and

 

Whereas, the City Council of the City of Visalia commends and thanks the volunteers of the Aquarius Aquarium Institute for their vision and efforts to bring a valuable and positive venue to the San Joaquin Valley and wishes the Institute the best of luck in bringing its mission to fruition.

 

PASSED AND ADOPTED: 11/7/05                           STEVEN M. SALOMON, CITY CLERK

 

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF TULARE     )  ss.

CITY OF VISALIA                )

 

                I, Steven M. Salomon, City Clerk of the City of Visalia, certify the foregoing is the full and true Resolution 2005-153 passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Visalia at a regular meeting held on November 7, 2005.

 

Dated:  11/17/05                                                             STEVEN M. SALOMON, CITY CLERK

                                                                                                                Roxanne Yoder

                                                                                                                By Roxanne Yoder, Chief Deputy