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RESOLUTION N0.99-3b
"IN SUPPORT
OF THE EXPANSION OF PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE IN VIRGINIA"
WHEREAS, the feasibility of expanded passenger rail service from the Washington,
D.C., and Richmond, Virginia, areas to Bristol, Virginia, has been studied and
documented by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation; and
WHEREAS, this passenger rail service would provide an attractive transportation
alternative that could lead to economic, tourism, environmental and other social benefits
for the Town of Pulaski and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski believes this passenger rail
service is both cost-effective and consistent with swell-planned, multi-modal
transportation system in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski
• reaffirms its support and endorsement for the provision of passenger rail service from the
Washington, D. C., and Richmond, Virginia, areas to Bristol, Virginia and incorporating
the Town of Pulaski on a potential passenger service stop; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski
encourages the implementation of this rail service and pledges its assistance to the
Commonwealth of Virginia in implementing said service.
James M. Neblett -Aye W. Edgar Hale -Aye
Lane R. Penn -Aye Joseph L. Weddle -Aye
Jeffrey S. Worrell -Aye Pauline G. Mitchell -Aye
Bettye H. Steger -Aye Charles W. Stewart -Aye
B
John A. Jo on, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Pendergrast, Clerk o ouncil
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