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Senate Resolution

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A resolution recognizing April 16, 2008, as "Truckers

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Day in Florida."

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     WHEREAS, Florida's economy depends on having a highly

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efficient and reliable transportation system, and

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     WHEREAS, the trucking industry is the backbone of the

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state's economy and, as a leading mode of moving freight, the

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trucking industry plays a vital role in advancing Florida's

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prosperity, and

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     WHEREAS, Florida's trucking industry safely performs vital

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delivery and pickup of 70 percent of all freight moved in the

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state, driving over 16 billion miles yearly to do so, serving

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communities, schools, and businesses with dedication and without

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fanfare every day, and

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     WHEREAS, Florida's trucking industry provides more than

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450,000 jobs and contributes over $17 billion in wages each year

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to Florida's work force, and

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     WHEREAS, the trucking industry's dedication to maintaining

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high standards to keep Florida moving contributes to the strength

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of our transportation system and reflects the spirit of Florida

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and America, and

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     WHEREAS, we are all indebted to the hard-working drivers who

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embody a commitment to excellence, haul the loads, and make those

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just-in-time deliveries, NOW, THEREFORE,

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Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:

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     That the Florida Senate acknowledges that without trucks

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Florida stops, recognizes April 16, 2008, as "Truckers Day in

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Florida," and applauds Florida's trucking industry for its

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commitment to keeping Florida's economy rolling.