Recognizing Wednesday, May 17, 1989 as Transit Appreciation Day

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RESOLUTION NO. liar -0 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL RECOGNIZING WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 198 AS TRANSIT APPRECIATION DAY. WHEREAS, public transportation is vital to the growth and continued economic, social and environmental well -being of the City of South Bend in that it is the principal tool available to city government to combat urban traffic congestion and the resulting degradation of this city's air quality; and WHEREAS, public transportation provides an efficient form of mobility for the "transportation dependent" of society: the poor, the young, the disabled, and the elderly; and WHEREAS, federal financial support for transit continues to erode and place further burdens on state and local governments; and WHEREAS, this retreat on the part of the federal government will result in higher fares and reduced service unless halted; and WHEREAS, a successful counter - attack to combat the loss of federal funds will require the active support of all citizens of our cities; and WHEREAS, Wednesday, May 17, 1989 has been declared as National Transit Appreciation Day calling all cities to join in a national mobilization to highlight for all citizens the vital role that transit plays in the life of cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION 1. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly recognizes the integral role which public transportation and the South Bend Public Transportation Corporation plays in the economic, social and environmental well- being of our City. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby declares Wednesday, May 17, 1989 as "TRANSIT APPRECIATION DAY" and calls upon the citizens of South Bend, Indiana to recognize the vital role of transit in this city. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approyal by the Mayor. PRESENTED 5 -�- 8 � NOT APPROVED ADOPTED S - APR 2 4 1985 IRENE GAMMO ni xnv P" ..