Res 069-88 4/5/1988RESOLUTION NO. 0"'f-
RESOLUTION TO THE CONGRESS PROTESTING THE
CLOSING OF THE WICHITA FALLS POST OFFICE.
WHEREAS, a post office has always played a vital role in
communication, and in the city's efforts to promote economic
development; and,
WHEREAS, the closing of a post office for half a day on
Wednesday creates a negative impact upon the city's economy,
especially in the downtown area; and,
WHEREAS, many low income citizens rely upon the post office
for food stamps and money orders, and the closing of the downtown
post office for half a day on Wednesday will create a hardship
for them and their families; and,
WHEREAS, in 1987, Congress passed the Budget Reconciliation
Act that mandated certain cuts within the United States Postal
Service; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service was already
mandated by Congress in 1971 to be independent and to break even
with no tax subsidies; and,
WHEREAS, these mandated cuts have resulted in our post
office being closed on Wednesday mornings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS THAT:
It is hereby requested of Congress that the mandated
payments be stated in dollars and that the cuts be left to the
decision of the United States Postal Service consistent with the
needs of the individual community; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be
furnished to our Postmaster, John R. Reed, to the Postmaster
General, to Senator Bentsen, to Senator Gramm, and to Congressman
Boulter.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of April, 19
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