HR 9141

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing April 16, 2008, as "Truckers Day"
3	in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, Florida's economy depends on the most efficient
6	and reliable transportation system in the state, and
7	WHEREAS, the trucking industry is the backbone of the
8	state's economy and, as a leading mode of moving freight, is
9	vital in the advancement of Florida's prosperity, and
10	WHEREAS, Florida's trucking industry safely performs vital
11	delivery and pickup of 70 percent of all freight moved in the
12	state, driving more than 16 billion miles and serving
13	communities, schools, and businesses with dedication and without
14	fanfare, and
15	WHEREAS, Florida's trucking industry provides more than
16	450,000 jobs and more than $17 billion in wages each year to
17	Florida's workforce, and
18	WHEREAS, the trucking industry's dedication to maintaining
19	high standards to keep Florida moving strengthens our
20	transportation system and reflects the spirit of Florida and the
21	United States of America, and
22	WHEREAS, the hard-working drivers who are committed to
23	excellence and haul the loads to make those just-in-time
24	deliveries deserve our thanks, NOW, THEREFORE,
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26	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
27	Florida:
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29	That without trucks, Florida stops, and that, because
30	Florida's trucking industry is committed to keeping Florida's
31	economy rolling, April 16, 2008, is hereby recognized as
32	"Truckers Day" in Florida.

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