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RESOLUTION 94-31
ENDORSING PROMPT DEVELOPMENT
OF THE NEW RIVER TRAIL STATE PARK
EXTENSION PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the Virginia General Assembly placed a bond issue on the November 3, 1992
statewide ballot providing $95 million for the renovation, expansion, and protection of
parks and natural resources throughout the Commonwealth; and,
WHEREAS, the bond issue included $190,000 for land acquisition and construction of an
extension of the New River Trail State Park, from its current terminus near the eastern
corporate limits of the Town, to the historic Pulaski Railway Station in downtown Pulaski;
and,
WHEREAS, the extension of the State Park will be of much recreational and economic
benefit to the Town, its citizens and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the bond issue was overwhelmingly supported and approved by Virginia
voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, sitting in regular session on November 15, 1994, that:
SECTION 1. The Town Council previously endorsed and supported the bond passage by
Resolution No. 92-23 ,on October 6, 1992. The Town has since looked forward to
completion of this project and anticipated the distinction of having a Virginia State Parkin
its historic downtown, but to this date no work has begun.
SECTION 2. • The Town Council respectfully requests the Virginia Department of
Conservation and Recreation to begin development and construction of the trail extension
project, and work towards completion as soon as possible and respectfully requesting a
schedule from the Department outlining the steps to accomplish this project.
SECTION 3. This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted this 15th
day of November 1994, be recorded vote of Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, as follows:
John Johnston _ Aye
John W. Stone - Aye
Bettye H. Steger - ire
W. H. Schrader, Jr. - -fie
Roy H. D'Ardenne, Jr. - Aye
W. Edgar Hale - Aye
Alma H. Holston _ Aye
Elbert G. Black, Jr. - Aye
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Town of Pulaski, Virginia
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An w L. Graham, Jr., Mayor
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Clerk of Council