[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 125 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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, and Mr. Lieberman) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
                      Science, and Transportation

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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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