RES NO 09-02-2022 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO.(D9 -0_-),-2022
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS,A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN'S SUPPORT OF THE FOREIGN MILITARY
SALES PILOT TRAINING CENTER AT EBBING AIR
NATIONAL GUARD BASE IN FORT SMITH,ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, the United States Air Force has deemed the Ebbing Air National Guard Base in
Fort Smith,Arkansas as the preferred location for its Foreign Military Sales Pilot
Training Center, which will facilitate the sale of military aircraft to allied nations
around the world through the training of the aviators and support staff who will
work with such aircraft; and
WHEREAS, positioning the F35 fighter aircraft and the contingent of Republic of Singapore
Air Force F16s to Fort Smith through this Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training
Center project has the overwhelming support from the State of Arkansas, and
local officials in Van Buren and throughout the Arkansas River Valley; and
WHEREAS, the facilities at Ebbing Air National Guard Base are world-class and include all
components necessary to make the Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center
program a success, including "runway and ramp space, maintenance facilities,
hangar space, a diverse and abundant air space, varied training terrain, leading
edge facilities, a climate that maximizes flyable days, and a welcoming
community; and
WHEREAS, the Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center project will enjoy the
continuation of an outstanding long-term supportive relationship_ with the River
Valley Community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren's governing body recognizes the significance of the
Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center project at Ebbing Air National Guard
Base and encourages all residents of Van Buren and the Arkansas River Valley
region to embrace and welcome this important project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS,THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Van Buren municipal government hereby proudly pledges its full and
unequivocal support for the Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center project
at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith,Arkansas.
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SECTION 2: The City of Van Buren and its surrounding communities have a long and
significant history of partnership with our nation's Armed Services divisions, and
that support will again be fully demonstrated to all involved with this Foreign
Military Sales Pilot Training Center project.
SECTION 3: All residents of the Arkansas River Valley region are encouraged to recognize the
significance of the Foreign Military Sales Pilot Training Center project at Ebbing
Air National Guard Base, and are fiuther encouraged to embrace and welcome all
staff, individuals, and families associated with this important project to Van
Buren,Arkansas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas, by its City Council, did
pass, approve, and adopt, by a vote of 4 for and U against, the foregoing Resolution at its
regular meeting held on the 26th day of September 2022.
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P y is Thomas e
City Clerk/Treasurer City Attorney
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