110 HRES 1176 EH: Supporting the goals and ideals of National
U.S. House of Representatives
2008-05-14
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Whereas, on May 10, 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, in highly populated regions, Amtrak trains and
infrastructure carry commuters to and from work in congested metropolitan areas
providing a reliable rail option, 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 rail provides a more fuel-efficient
transportation system thereby providing cleaner transportation alternatives and
energy security;
Whereas passenger railroads emit only 0.2 percent of the
travel industry’s total greenhouse gases;
Whereas Amtrak annually provides intercity passenger rail
travel to over 25,000,000 Americans residing in 46 States;
Whereas an increasing number of people are using trains
for travel purposes beyond commuting to and from work;
Whereas our railroad stations are a source of civic pride,
a gateway to our communities, and a tool for economic growth; and
Whereas Amtrak has designated May 10, 2008, as National
Train Day to celebrate the way trains connect people and places: Now,
therefore, be it
That the House of
Representatives—
(1)recognizes the
contribution trains make to the national transportation system;
(2)urges the people
of the United States to recognize such a day as an opportunity to learn more
about trains; and
(3)supports the goals
and ideals of National Train Day as designated by Amtrak.
Lorraine C. Miller,
Clerk.