A resolution in support and recognition of National Train Day, May 9, 2009.

        [Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 125 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 125

In support and recognition of National Train Day, May 9, 2009.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 1, 2009

Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Mr. Rockefeller, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr.
Thune, Mr. Dorgan, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Warner, Mr. Kerry,
Mr. Durbin, Mr. Specter, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Udall of New
Mexico, Mr. Brown, Mr. Carper, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Burris, Mr. Dodd,
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Kaufman) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation

May 7, 2009

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

In support and recognition of National Train Day, May 9, 2009.

Whereas, in May 1869, the ``golden spike'' was driven into the
final tie at Promontory Summit, Utah to join the Central
Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads, ceremonially
completing the first transcontinental railroad and
therefore connecting both coasts of the United States;
Whereas, Amtrak trains and infrastructure carry commuters to and
from work in congested metropolitan areas providing a
reliable rail option and reducing congestion on roads and
in the skies;
Whereas, for many rural Americans, Amtrak represents the only major
intercity transportation link to the rest of the country;
Whereas, passenger trains provide a more fuel-efficient
transportation system thereby providing cleaner
transportation alternatives and energy security;
Whereas, intercity passenger rail was 18 percent more energy
efficient than airplanes and 25 percent more energy
efficient than automobiles on a per-passenger-mile basis in
2006;
Whereas, Amtrak annually provides intercity passenger rail travel
to over 28 million Americans residing in 46 states;
Whereas, an increasing number of people are using trains for travel
purposes beyond commuting to and from work; and
Whereas, community railroad stations are a source of civic pride, a
gateway to over 500 of our Nation's communities, and a tool
for economic growth: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National
Train Day, as designated by Amtrak.
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