Resolution No. 6758

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NORTHERN FLYER ALLIANCE AND EXTENDING AMTRAK SERVICE THROUGH LAWRENCE BETWEEN OKLAHOMA CITY AND KANSAS CITY

WHEREAS, the Northern Flyer Alliance is a grass-roots effort designed to extend existing Amtrak service from Dallas to Oklahoma City further to Kansas City; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lawrence is currently designated as a stopping point on the proposed service expansion route; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lawrence recognizes the financial, environmental, and quality of life advantages of having Amtrak services in Lawrence;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, that the City of Lawrence endorses the expansion of Amtrak service through Lawrence to Kansas City and, further, supports the efforts of the Northern Flyer Alliance in its efforts to bring about this service expansion.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS THIS ____ DAY OF _______________, 2008.

Sue Hack, Mayor

Attest:

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Frank S. Reeb, City Clerk