1930RESOLUTION NO. t ~ 3 ~
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FEDEX WEST MEMPHIS OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the United States Senate is currently reviewing a 230-word provision in the
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 which unfairly targets FedEx Express and could lead to job
loss in the company; and
WHEREAS, West Memphis. is home to a FedEx route facility; and
WHEREAS, FedEx employs roughly 475 people in the city and provides revenue for the
local and state government; and
WHEREAS, FedEx employs approximately 3,750 people in the state of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, any legislation that affects FedEx or FedEx Express will have an impact on
the West Memphis facility and the local economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST MEMPHIS, STATE OF ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Council and the Administration hereby urges Senator Blanche Lincoln and
Senator Mark Pryor to oppose any language in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 that would
impact FedEx and our FedEx route facility.
SECTION 2. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to
Senator Blanche Lincoln, Senator Mark Pryor, Representative Marion Berry and FedEx
Chairman Fred Smith.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest
opportunity allowed by law.
ADOPTED this 3~day of Sc~?~~~t~ 2009.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSO
ATTEST:
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Phillip a, City Clerk
RECEIVED
City Clerk's O~fiCe
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