2009-J4212

Urging the New York State Congressional delegation to enact H.R. 2156/S. 971

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2009-J4212


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION urging the New York State Congressional deleg-
ation to enact H.R. 2156/S. 971, "Jason's Law"

WHEREAS, H.R. 2156/S. 971 would implement a pilot program to establish
parking facilities to address the shortage of safe long-term parking for
commercial vehicles on the National Highway System; and
WHEREAS, It is the position of this Legislative Body that H.R. 2156/S.
971 proposed by Congressman Tonko and Senator Schumer, which would
provide a long-term comprehensive plan to address safety issues that
face our nation's truckers, should be supported by the New York State
Congressional delegation; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the tragic death of Jason Rivenberg of
Schoharie County, who was killed at an abandoned gas station in South
Carolina while following federal rest regulations for truck drivers, it
is the intent of this Legislative Body to support the enactment of
"Jason's Law" in order to ensure that truck drivers have adequate facil-
ities to enable them to comply with federal laws without risk to their
personal safety; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the New York State Congressional delegation be and
hereby is respectfully memorialized by this Legislative Body to vote in
favor of H.R. 2156/S. 971, "Jason's Law"; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to each member of the Congressional delegation from the State of
New York.

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  • 18 / Mar / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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