HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-29• RESOLUTION 99-29
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION
PERMITTING RETRANSMISSION OF
LOCAL STATION BROADCASTS VIA SATELLITE SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress is currently considering amendments to the Communications Act
of 1934 which will allow for more competition between cable television franchises and firms
dealing in direct satellite-to-home television service; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments will require the retransmission of the major networks as
broadcast by local television stations, allowing persons owning home satellite systems to view
local network broadcasts in addition to services currently offered on satellite systems; and
WHEREAS, the House of Representatives and the Senate are currently working to reconcile
differences in their respective versions of the legislation in Conference Committee for
presentation to both Houses of Congress for passage; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes passage of such a measure will benefit citizens with increased
competition and enhancements to existing services, particularly in rural areas where vendor
choice is exceptionally limited;
. NOW, be it, THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia sitting in regular session this 6`'' day of July 1999, requests the support of Congressman
Rick Boucher; Senator Charles Robb; and Senator John Warner in securing the passage of this
legislation that will allow the addition of network broadcasts to home satellite services.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is adopted this 6`h day of July 1999 by recorded
vote as follows:
James M. Neblett Aye
Lane R. Penn Aye
Jeffrey S. Worrell Aye
Bettye H. Steger ~-
W. Edgar Hale Aye
Joseph L. Weddle Ab s e n t
Pauline G. Mitchell Aye
Charles W. Stewart, Jr. ~~
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA
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John A. Jo stop, Mayor
ATT T:
Patricia Pendergrast
• Clerk of Council