RE 11-24-87.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO 112487.1
WHEREAS, the City of Coppell is fortunate to have
a large number of industrial areas that must use intrastate
trucking fleets, and
WHEREAS, in 1980 Congress deregulated interstate
trucking, resulting in increased competition and reduced
shipping costs across the nation, and
WHEREAS, Texas is losing jobs and tax revenue
because of its trucking regulations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to protect the
interest of the Coppell businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Requests the Texas Railroad Commission
to look into the deregulation of
trucking; and reconsider the imposition
that has been placed on businesses in
the State of Texas.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports intrastate
trucking deregulation for the welfare
of the Coppell Business citizens.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent
to each member of The Texas Railroad
Commission.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~ day of ~"~ , 1987.
APPROVED:
Lou Duggan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy Tim~ns,~ty Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
.... L~ce W. -J'acks~n~i'~City Attorney