HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. Proclaimation for Space DayCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 20, 2003
AGENDA: PROCLAMATION FOR SPACE DAY ON MAY 1
AGENDA SECTION:
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORT
PREPARED BY: MAYOR BILL DROSTE
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ATTACHMENTS: PROCLAMATION, LETTER
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A special request has been made for a youth initiative program that offers unique educational outreach to inspire
students to study math, science and technology. This is being sponsored by Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems,
Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems in St. Paul. Lockheed wishes to celebrate Space Day on May 1,
2003.
Since the City of Rosemount always wishes to support the youth in our City, I recommend approving this
proclamation and thereby promoting educational outreach in our schools and Minnesota. I also recommend that
a special "Whereas" be added to commemorate the astronauts and the loss of the Columbia.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Rosemount, Minnesota.
Motion to proclaim Space Day on May 1st, 2003 in the City of
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY OF ROSEMOU NT
PROCLAMATION
CITY HALL
2875 — 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN
55068 -4997
Phone: 651 - 423 -4411
Hearing Impaired 651 - 423 -6219
Fax: 651 - 423 -5203
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount, Minnesota is actively concerned and involved in nurturing
and supporting education and the youth of Rosemount;
WHEREAS, Space Day is the culminating event of the year -round Embrace Space educational
initiative, celebrating the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the
exploration and use of space; and
WHEREAS, Space Day encourages people of all ages from around the globe to advance
science, math and technology education, and to inspire future generations to continue the vision
of our space pioneers; and
WHEREAS, Space Day is an exciting time for all mankind as we stand at the threshold of a
new age of space science and exploration, where the vision of our forefathers will become a
reality through the hopes and dreams of our young people; and
WHEREAS, the Embrace Space initiative is supported by more than 60 partners representing a
broad cross - section of educational, professional and trade associations, youth groups,
corporations and space - related organization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount recognizes the ultimate sacrifice the crew of the Columbia
gave February 1, 2003 and wishes to acknowledge their scientific contributions to the space
program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount will join with other organizations in celebrating Space Day
through educating and communicating the excitement and importance of space in our lives;
THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Rosemount, I hereby do proclaim
May 1, 2003 as SPACE DAY in the City of Rosemount.
Mayor
Date
Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems
Naval Electronics & Surveillance Systems
P.O. Box 64525 St. Paul, MN 55164 -0525
March 3, 2003
The Honorable William H. Droste
City of Rosemount
2875 145 Street W.
Rosemount, MN 55068 -4997
Dear Mayor Droste:
LOCKHEED MA
R T I N
I am writing this letter to ask your assistance in declaring May 1, 2003 Space Day in the city of
Rosemount.
Space Day is a unique educational outreach effort championed by Lockheed Martin Corporation
to inspire students to study math, science and technology. Space Day 2003 will celebrate the
Centennial of Flight.
Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems, located in Eagan, Minnesota has celebrated Space Day in a
variety of ways for the past six years. To celebrate Space Day 2003, Lockheed Martin Tactical
Systems is working with local schools to enrich learning and engage students through a variety
of educational activities. A centerpiece to the Space Day program is the Student Signatures in
Space (S) project giving elementary school students the opportunity to send their personal
signatures into space on a future shuttle launch. Lockheed Martin Corporation and NASA have
partnered to present the S program.
I hope that you will join Lockheed Martin in celebrating Space Day 2003 by signing the
enclosed proclamation and returning it in the self - addressed envelope by March 31, 2003.
Please feel free to contact meat 651 - 456 =2210 with any questions. I thank you for your
attention and dedication in enriching educational programs and opportunities in Minnesota.
Sincerely,
P herione
Director, Communications
Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems