CC RESOLUTION 4860RESOLUTION NO. 4860
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING FULL SUPPORT FOR THE BOEING
COMPANY TO BRING THE 777X ASSEMBLY WORK TO THE CITY OF
LONG BEACH
WHEREAS, the Boeing Company is actively considering locations to manufacture its
777x Jetliner, including Alabama, South Carolina and Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, historically, Southern California has been the heart of the aerospace
industry in this country. Thousands of people who have the know -how and ability to
build a world -class airplane reside here. For many years, Boeing has had a significant
presence in Long Beach. It is home to their Globemaster C -17. There is no better place
in the nation for Boeing to build the 777x; and
THEREFORE, the City of El Segundo join with the City of Long Beach, the Board of
Supervisors, our representatives in Sacramento and Washington, as well as the
Governor to optimally position Long Beach, California to be the home of Boeing 777x
Jetliner.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the adoption
of this Resolution, the City of El Segundo hereby strongly SUPPORTS bringing Boeing
777x Jetliner to Long Beach, California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 2013.
B II Fisher, Mayor
1iity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENSLEY, City Attorney
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Karl H. Berger, Assistant City Attorney