[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 367 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 367

         Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 27, 2009

Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida (for herself, Mr. Castle, Ms. Norton, Mr. 
   Davis of Illinois, and Ms. Roybal-Allard) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
         Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

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 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 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 
        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 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; 
        and
Whereas Amtrak has designated May 9, 2009, as National Train Day to celebrate 
        the way trains connect people and places: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, 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.
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