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RESOLUTION N0.
WHEREAS, neighboring states have strong support for
legislation to increase the maximum weight of trucks in
their respective states: and,
WHEREAS, if neighboring states pass said legislation
Arkansas would be left an island with restricted truck
weights; and,
WHEREAS, a Riverport is under construction and trucks
will be needed for shipping at this location; and,
WHEREAS, there is a bill now pending in the Arkansas
General Assembly to increase the maximum weight of trucks
on the Highways of the State of Arkansas; and,
WHEREAS, the majority of the States in the United
States have already increased the maximum weight of trucks;
and,
WHEREAS, it is believed that it is in the best interest
of the State of Arkansas for the Crittenden County Legislative
Delegation to support this bill:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That the City Council of the City of West Memphis gives
its support and requests the passage of the bill now pending
in the Arkansas General Assembly to increase the weight of
trucks running on the Highways of the State of Arkansas
not to exceed 80,000 pounds; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS:
That a copy of this Resolution be sent to each member
of the Crittenden County Legislative Delegation:
Honorable W. K. "Bill" Ingram, Senator,
Honorable Lloyd C. McCuiston, Representative and
Speaker of the House,
Honorable William Hundhausen, Representative,
Honorable Jim Stockley, Representative.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ~ day of ' ,~,~,,~ ,
1981.
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