Resolution 094-2023 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION 094 -2023
A RESOLUTION BY THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED NATIONAL
SECURITY OPERATIONS AT THE HOMESTEAD
AIR RESERVE BASE AND SECURING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF F-35 FIGHTER JETS AFTER THE
F-16'S ARE PHASED OUT.
WHEREAS the 482nd Fighter Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, maintains and operates
Homestead Air Reserve Base; and
WHEREAS the Homestead Air Reserve Base is a fully combat-ready unit capable of providing
F-16 C multipurpose fighter aircraft, for short notice worldwide deployment; and
Whereas the aging F-16C are scheduled to phase out and be replaced by the next generation of
Fighter Jets; and
Whereas Congressman Gimenez is advocating to ensure Homestead Air Reserve Base receives
the next generation of F-35 Fighter Jets; and
Whereas the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners in the interests of protecting the
National Security of the Country, supports the efforts to secure the next generation of F- 35 Fighter Jets
at the Homestead Air Reserve Base; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Monroe Board of County Commissioners supports the important role and mission of
the Homestead Air Reserve Base in our national defense and its continued maintenance
and operation as a hub for fighter jets, including being a recipient for the next generation
of F-35 Fighter Jets.
Section 2. The Clerk is hereby directed to transmit copies of the Resolution to:
Rep. Mike Rogers Rep.Adam Smith
Chair, House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services
2216 Rayburn House Office Building 2216 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515 Washington, DC 20515
Senator Marco Rubio Senator Rick Scott
284 Russell Senate Office Building 502 Hart Senate Office
Washington DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Representative Carlos Gimenez
Miami-Dade County 448 Cannon House Office Building
111 NW Pt Street, 29th Floor Washington DC 20515
Miami,FL 33128
Colonel Joshua Padgett,U.S.A.F.
Commanding Officer, 482nd Fighter Wing
Homestead Air Reserve Base
29050 Coral Sea Blvd.
Homestead, FL 33039
Section 3. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida at a
regular meeting held on 22nd day of March, 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates Yes
M f5 ,.' .:-,: z, Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein Yes
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Colonel Joshua Padgett, U.S.A.F.
Commanding Officer, 482nd Fighter Wing
Homestead Air Reserve Base
29050 Coral Sea Boulevard
Homestead, Florida 33039
Dear Colonel Padgett,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Honorable Representative Carlos Gimenez
448 Cannon House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Representative Gimenez,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Honorable Senator Marco Rubio
284 Russell Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Rubio,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Honorable Senator Rick Scott
502 Hart Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Scott,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Representative Adam Smith
Ranking Member, Committee on Armed Services
2216 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington DC 20515
Honorable Representative Smith,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
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Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miami-Dade County
111 NW lst Street, 29t'Floor
Miami, Florida 33128
Honorable Mayor Cava,
Attached is a certified copy of Resolution No. 094-2023 supporting the continued
National Security Operations at the Homestead Air Reserve Base and securing the next
generation of F-35 fighter jets after the F-16's are phased out.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at
a regular meeting, held in formal session, on March 22, 2023. Should you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at(305) 292-3550
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex-officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Liz Yongue, Deputy Clerk
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88770 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
RICK SCOTT ARMED SERVICES
FLORIDA HOMELAND SECURITY
Unite. cStates ,*ennate BUDGET
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
ON AGING
April 14, 2023 .
Mr. Kevin Madok
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040-6351
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Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate you taking the time to share your
thoughts on issues important to you. .
Throughout my time as Governor of Florida, I fought every day to create a better
life for Florida families. Growing up in a family that.did not have.a lot of money, I
watched my parents struggle to find work and provide for our family. My childhood
taught me the value of a good job and I have carried that.mindset with me throughout
my life. My goal as Governor, and now as U.S. Senator is to make Florida the best state
in the nation to find a great job, live in a safe community, and receive a world-class
education so every family has the opportunity to succeed.
Over the past four years serving as your U.S. Senator, I have seen firsthand the
dysfunction that runs rampant through the halls of Congress..I am fighting every day to
change Washington and make it work better for families in Florida and across our great
nation. Whether it's working to establish term limits for members of Congress, lowering
the cost of healthcare.for American families, protecting those with pre-existing
conditions and the unborn, or promoting transparency for American consumers, I will
always fight to make Washington work for the American people.
I will carefully and thoughtfully review each piece of legislation and nomination I,
vote on, and will keep your views in mind as I do so. .
Again, thank you for your correspondence. I am proud to represent every citizen
in Florida and I appreciate the time you took to provide your,position on this matter.
Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.
110 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING,WASHINGTON,DC 205101 202-224-5274
Sincerely,
Rick Scott
United States Senator
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