HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
18
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss,
Delegate Boggs
and all other members of the
House of Delegates)
Expressing support for Amtrak, the
National Railroad Passenger
Corporation.
Whereas, A national intermodal
passenger transportation system is
key to meeting the ever increasing
transportation demands of the
nation; and
Whereas, Intercity rail
passenger service is an essential
component of a national intermodal
passenger transportation system; and
Whereas, The National Railroad
Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
provides a quality transportation
product in the form of clean,
comfortable and on-time service;
and
Whereas, Amtrak has already
been forced to significantly cut
back its rail passenger system due
to cash shortages; and
Whereas, Amtrak is committed
to operate in a businesslike
manner in order to adjust quickly
to meet demand and changing
customer needs; and
Whereas, Amtrak's management
and employees are dedicated to
providing the high quality service
that Amtrak's customers deserve; and
Whereas, Additional capital
investment is needed to acquire
the modern equipment and efficient
facilities that are essential to
satisfy the demand for superior
intercity rail passenger service
and to provide the world class
service American rail passengers
deserve; and
Whereas, Amtrak's management
is committed to ensuring that all
capital investment by the federal
government and state government is
used effectively to improve the
quality of service and the long- term financial health of Amtrak;
and
Whereas, Amtrak's management
and its employees are dedicated to using the collective bargaining
process to reach equitable
agreements that provide a sound
basis for improved customer
service and that contribute to the
long-term viability of the
corporation; and
Whereas, States, local
governments and private parties
continue to support intercity rail
passenger service as an essential
component of the intermodal
transportation network in their
states; and
Whereas, Amtrak provides
excellent service to its
customers, is using its federal
investment wisely and efficiently
and is making significant and
measurable progress in improving the financial performance of
intercity rail passenger service;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature
of West Virginia:
That Amtrak shall continue as
the nation's premier intercity
rail passenger service; that
increased federal funds shall be
provided to meet Amtrak's current
needs and to face future
challenges; and that state and
local governments shall join with
the federal government and private
parties in support of Amtrak; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the
Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution
to all members of Congress from
West Virginia and to Amtrak.