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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many esteemed transportation professionals are |
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gathering in Austin on February 6, 2019, in celebration of Transit |
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Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, Texas transit agencies provide over 290 |
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million passenger trips, enabling citizens to go to and from work, |
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school, medical appointments, retail establishments, and other |
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destinations; and |
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WHEREAS, These agencies operate a wide range of systems, |
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among them rail, fixed-route bus lines, park-and-ride service, |
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downtown trolleys, harbor ferries, van pools, tourist trams, and |
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special event transport; in recent years, they have expanded access |
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for individuals with disabilities through paratransit service, |
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accessible fixed-route service, and mobility improvements in the |
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streets and sidewalks of their service areas; and |
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WHEREAS, The numerous transit agencies across Texas have, |
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since 1986, enjoyed the support of the Texas Transit Association, |
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which promotes public transportation and advocates for its members |
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in metropolitan, small urban, and rural areas alike; and |
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WHEREAS, Mass transit is vital to the continued prosperity of |
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the Lone Star State, and through their dedicated endeavors, transit |
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agency personnel contribute immeasurably to the quality of life in |
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the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 6, 2019, as Transit Day at |
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the State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the event |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to |
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Austin. |