SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 240

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay 
tribute to the Texas Transportation industry; and

	WHEREAS, Transportation investment to ensure mobility 
throughout Texas is essential to the economic vitality of Texas 
and the quality of life of Texans; and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Department of Transportation and 
committees of the Texas Legislature have reported that current 
level funding supports only about one third of the identified 
transportation project needs in Texas; and

	WHEREAS, The Texas Transportation Institute's 2002 Urban 
Mobility Report cites data illustrating alarming increases in 
congestion, delay, and cost pertinent to travel in Texas' major 
urban areas; and

	WHEREAS, Highway safety, connectivity, and system 
reliability are issues important to citizens throughout Texas; 
and

	WHEREAS, Texans interested in transportation and mobility 
have expressed a desire to designate a single day during the
78th Session of the Texas Legislature for focus on the importance 
of transportation and mobility in Texas; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby declare February 26, 2003, Texas 
Transportation Day at the State Capitol.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 26, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate