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“PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Transportation was published in the Senate section on pages S10242-S10243 on July 18, 1995.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated:
POM-223. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Maine; to the Committee on Appropriations.
``Joint Resolution--
``Whereas, the Carlton Bridge between Bath and Woolwich, Maine, built in 1926, has structurally, mechanically and functionally deteriorated and is in dire need of replacement; and
``Whereas, the Carlton Bridge provides the only access along coastal Route 1 and supports more than 20,000 jobs critical for the mid-coast region; and
``Whereas, annual average daily traffic currently exceeds the bridge capacity and is projected to double over the next 20 years; and
``Whereas, the Carlton Bridge is located on Maine's most congested highway and provides an essential link for residents of and tourists to Maine's coastal communities and the Eastern United States; and
``Whereas, the economic impact of tourist travel through the mid-coast region, over the Carlton Bridge, annually exceeds $350,000,000, generating more than $80,000,000 in federal, state and local revenues annually; and
``Whereas, the Carlton Bridge provides the only access for emergency vehicles to and from regional hospitals and fire stations; and
``Whereas, the cost to replace the Carlton Bridge is more than double the total annual construction budget of the Maine Department of Transportation; and
``Whereas, federal, state, local and private support and innovative financing is critical to fund the replacement of the Carlton Bridge; and
``Whereas, the Carlton Bridge was recognized by Congress as a demonstration project under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991; now, therefore, be it
``Resolved, That We, your Memorialists, respectfully recommend and urge the President and the Congress of the United States to provide financial assistance for the replacement of the Carlton Bridge and in particular to fund the discretionary bridge program at a level sufficient to allow for the replacement of this critical access bridge; and be it further
``Resolved, That suitable copies of this Memorial, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable William J. Clinton, President of the United States, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States and to each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.''
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POM-224. A resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Cleveland Heights, Ohio relative to the Community Development Block Grant Program; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
POM-225. A resolution adopted by the Township of Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois relative to the Metric System; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
POM-226. A resolution adopted by the Chamber of Commerce of High Point, North Carolina relative to Amtrak; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
POM-227. A resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Baltimore, Maryland relative to the U.S. Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
POM-228. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Maine; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
``Whereas, the current territorial sea limit for the State of Maine is 3 miles; and
``Whereas, waters within the 3-mile territorial sea limit are regulated by the State of Maine with respect to marine fisheries and the waters outside the 3-mile territorial sea limit are not within the jurisdiction of the State; and
``Whereas, the United States Government has extended territorial limits to 12 miles for purposes other than marine fisheries; now, therefore, be it
``Resolved, That We, your Memorialists, respectfully recommend and urge the Congress of the United States to extend the territorial sea limit of the State of Maine from 3 miles to 12 miles for the purposes of marine fisheries so that the State of Maine can more effectively manage its marine fisheries resources; and be it further
``Resolved, That suitable copies of this Memorial, duly authenticated by the Secretary of State, be transmitted to the Honorable William J. Clinton, President of the United States, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States and to each member of the Maine Congressional Delegation.''
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POM-229. A resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nebraska; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
``Whereas, the people of the State of Nebraska enjoy a sister-state relationship with Taiwan; and
``Whereas, commercial interaction with Taiwan has grown substantially in recent years to the mutual benefit of both our citizenry; and
``Whereas, Taiwan has made progress in the democratic political system in recent years; and
``Whereas, Taiwan has had a role in international development programs and humanitarian relief operations; and
``Whereas, the active cultural exchange by and between the sister-states has a positive educational value. Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the members of the Ninety-Fourth Legislature of Nebraska, First Session:
``1. That the ongoing commercial relationship of the State of Nebraska, with the people of Taiwan should be recognized as serving our mutual interests in an equitable and reciprocal manner.
``2. That the Clerk of the Legislature transmit a copy of this resolution to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to the President of the Senate of the Congress of the United States, to all members of the Nebraska delegation to the Congress of the United States, and to the President of the United States with the request that it be officially entered in the Congressional Record as memorial to the Congress of the United States.''
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POM-230. A joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
``Joint Resolution 25
``Whereas, Air and highway travel is becoming increasingly congested in the Western United States as populations continue to increase in those areas; and
``Whereas, Such congestion may result in an increase in the number of fatal automobile and airplane accidents and in the amount of harmful contaminants released in to the atmosphere; and
``Whereas, The technology to build super-speed trains which operate by magnetic levitation is available and if employed would help eliminate the congested conditions on the highways and in the air and therefore help reduce the rate of fatal accidents and the levels of air pollution; and
``Whereas, Super-speed trains which operate by magnetic levitation can travel in excess of 180 miles per hour and therefore for many trips would be of comparable efficiency to that of most commercial airlines; and
``Whereas, The estimated fare for passengers of such super-speed trains is only about two-thirds of the prevailing fare for passengers of commercial airlines; and
``Whereas, The cost of construction of such a super-speed train system is estimated to be lower per mile than building traditional highways or airports in urban areas; now, therefore, be it
``Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the President of the United States and Congress are hereby urged to support all federal and state efforts to build and operate super-speed trains which operate by magnetic levitation and to support financially, through grants or otherwise, the development of a national corridor for the travel of such super-speed trains; and be it further
``Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States as the presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation; and be it further
``Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.''
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