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RESOLUTION N0.2007 - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REXBURG, IDAHO, IN SUPPORT OF A GLOBAL NUCLEAR ENERGY
PARTNERSHIP.
WHEREAS, the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) is a comprehensive
strategy to increase U.S. and global energy security, reduce the risk of nuclear
proliferation, encourage clean development around the world, and improve the
environment; and,
WHERAS, a plentiful, reliable supply of energy is the cornerstone of sustained economic
growth and prosperity; and,
WHEREAS, nuclear power is the only proven technology that can provide abundant
supplies of base-load electricity reliably and without air pollution or emissions of
greenhouse gases; and,
WHEREAS, GNEP provides for the safe expansion of clean affordable nuclear power
to meet the growing worldwide demand for energy and encourage the growth of
prosperity around the globe; and,
WHEREAS, GNEP is both a major research and technology development initiative
and a major international policy partnership initiative to use sensitive technologies
responsibly in a way that protects global security and how to dispose of the waste safely;
WHERAS, the INL in Idaho is a possible site for the development of a plentiful, reliable
supply of energy for the sustained economic growth and prosperity of our area and the
world; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Rexburg, Idaho that the city hereby supports GNEP in the safe expansion of clean, and
affordable nuclear power.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL and SIGNED BY THE MAYOR March 07, 2007.
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SHAWN LARSEN, MAYOR
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BLAIR D. KAY, CITY CLE