FIRST REGULAR SESSION
House Concurrent Resolution No. 17
94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Whereas, the western part of Missouri is a growing, vital part of Missouri's commerce and economic development; and
Whereas, U.S. Highway 71 is an important link for communities, companies, and citizens along this corridor; and
Whereas, the Missouri I-49 Coalition is a nonprofit organization consisting of concerned citizens, organizations, and communities organized for the sole purpose of improving U.S. Highway 71 to interstate standards and designating it as part of Interstate 49; and
Whereas, designation of U.S. Highway 71 as a part of I-49 will provide western Missouri with the shortest direct route into international commerce by way of the Gulf of Mexico at New Orleans:
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate concurring therein, hereby:
(1) Recognize the Missouri I-49 Coalition as the official organization for this project in the State of Missouri;
(2) Recognize the importance of I-49 to the State of Missouri;
(3) Support the upgrading of U.S. Highway 71 to interstate standards;
(4) Encourage the Missouri Department of Transportation to support conceptually the idea of an I-49 corridor;
(5) Encourage the Missouri Congressional Delegation to pursue federal funds to assist with this project; and
(6) Urge the United States Department of Transportation to support the designation of U.S. Highway 71 in Missouri as a part of Interstate 49; and
Be it further resolved that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Mary E. Peters, the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, Pete Rahn, the Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, each member of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, and each member of the Missouri Congressional Delegation.