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Adoption of Resolution in Support of Energy Conversion Devices', Inc., Appropriation Request for Metal Hydride Fuel Cells and Solid Hydrogen Storage Systems; Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD), 2956 Waterview Dr., Rochester Hills, MI; applicant
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Whereas, Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) is a corporate citizen of excellent standing in Rochester Hills; and
Whereas, ECD employs 187 people in the development and manufacture of advanced energy technologies; and
Whereas, certain ECD technologies have unique applications in the national defense arena; and
Whereas, ECD has been developing a unique non-noble metal fuel cell technology and has been working closely with the U.S. Army's Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) in the area of hydrogen infrastructure for vehicular refueling, off-grid energy storage and mobile power; and
Whereas, ECD, with the support of TACOM, has proposed a project in the Fiscal Year 2006 Department of Defense appropriations bill that would fund needed testing and development of new fuel cell and hydrogen storage technologies, in partnership with Lawrence Technological University; and
Whereas, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow has graciously agreed to support said project in the context of the Department of Defense appropriations legislation.
Resolved, that the City Council fully supports said project and expresses appreciation to Senator Stabenow for her efforts; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Council respectfully urges Senator Carl Levin and local Congressman Joe Knollenberg to support the projects as the federal appropriations process moves forward; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Council will be honored to lend any necessary assistance to the Michigan congressional delegation in securing federal support for said project; and
Be It Finally Resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the attention of Senator Stabenow, as well as Senator Levin and Congressman Knolle...
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