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Page 2 <br /> <br />across the state. We are asking that you present the resolution to your board for adoption, <br />and once completed, return a copy of the signed resolution to me. We would like to <br />receive the signed resolutions by December 15, 2003. Once collected, all of the <br />resolutions will be presented to our legislators. <br /> <br />Since 1999, our committee has secured and delivered to NCDOT and our area legislators <br />resolutions of support from all of our Western communities. W~ organized and continue <br />to hold a monthly and bi-monthly update meeting alternating in each of our towns. We <br />also organized a major rally of over three hundred attendees with the legislative sub- <br />committee at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, hosted a legislative reception, and we <br />continue wot 'king with DOT on projects at each of the nine Western Service stops. Now <br />we must take the next step and demonstrate to the entire General Assembly the need and <br />support for a statewide rail initiative, and a North Carolina rail system encompassing the <br />needs of our state for passenger rail and freight service. <br /> <br />This is not just a local issue, or a regional issue, it is a ~tate issue. We appreciate your <br />support and look forward to the return of passenger rail service to our communities. Rail <br />service will enhance our communities, and will promote growth, economic development <br />and a safer, cleaner place to live and work. Please do not hesitate to give me a call at <br />(828) 669-3720 or send e-mail to icalvert@TycoVaives.com if you have any questions. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Judith Calvert Ray <br />Chair, WNC Rail Corridor Committee <br /> <br />JCR:sl <br /> <br />Attachment: Resolution <br /> <br /> <br />