23-2398 Donation Gowen Thunder Airshow CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 23-
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BORTON, CAVENER,HOAGLUN,
OVERTON, PERRAULT, STRADER
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE GOWEN THUNDER AIRSHOW; APPROVING
A CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 26 and 27, 2023, at Gowen Field, the Idaho National Guard and
the Idaho National Guard's Morale Welfare and Recreation Program will present the Gowen
Thunder Airshow;
WHEREAS,the City of Meridian takes great pride in the work of the members of the
Idaho National Guard, particularly the 534 members who are Meridian residents, who fulfill the
Idaho National Guard's mission to maintain combat readiness and domestic emergency response
capability, and build enduring partnerships throughout the state, nation, and around the world;
WHEREAS,the City of Meridian appreciates and supports the significant work of the
Idaho National Guard's Morale Welfare and Recreation Program, a nonprofit organization that
supports the readiness and resilience of the Idaho National Guard by providing programs and
services for the service members, families, and retirees of the Idaho National Guard;
WHEREAS,the City of Meridian values educational opportunities for our community's
youth, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
("STEM"), such as those to be offered at the STEM Expo Center at the Gowen Thunder Airshow
event;
WHEREAS,the Gowen Thunder Airshow is a free, family-friendly community event
that celebrates military achievements, promotes ingenuity and patriotism, offers educational
opportunities for our youth, and provides recreational opportunities for all attendees, a large
number of whom will be from Meridian;
WHEREAS,the City of Meridian finds it to be in the best interest of the health, safety,
and welfare of the people of Meridian to support the Gowen Thunder Airshow;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Meridian expresses its gratitude for the work of the Idaho
National Guard and the Idaho National Guard's Morale Welfare and Recreation Program,
including their presentation of the Gowen Thunder Airshow, an extraordinary Treasure Valley
tradition.
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Section 2. That the City of Meridian, in recognition of the significance of the Gowen
Thunder Airshow to the Meridian community and the greater region, shall contribute five
thousand dollars ($5,000) toward the event.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
Jul OPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 25th day of
y , 2023.
25th
July
by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
Y , 2023.
APPROVED:
Robert E. Simison, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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