A RESOLUTION
No. ________
WHEREAS, public transportation is making a real difference in the daily lives
of individuals and households in Columbus, Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, public transportation is vital to the quality of life and economic
well-being of all citizens of Columbus, Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, workers, school children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities,
and those unable to afford an automobile use public transportation to gain
access to jobs, schools, medical facilities, and other fundamental services;
and,
WHEREAS, public transportation helps lead the nation toward its goals and
policies of protecting the environment, conserving energy, and providing for
the health, safety and security of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, public transportation is the fabric of every community that enables
people from all walks of life to access opportunities that allow them to
accomplish what is important to them, making the community stronger and more
vibrant; and,
WHEREAS, METRA Transit System and local agencies have declared October 4, 2007
to be COMMUNITIES IN MOTION DAY and have called upon all citizens to join in a
nationwide effort to promote public transportation and other benefits in our
community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
October 4, 2007, as COMMUNITIES IN MOTION DAY in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia. I
call upon all citizens to support public transportation and COMMUNITIES IN
MOTION DAY, and to become more active in education and advocacy efforts to
promote the vital role that public transportation plays in shaping the fabric
of Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia and across the United States.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held on
the 25th day of, September 2007, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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