12-R043
2012 -- H 7147
Enacted 01/17/12
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
RESPECTFULLY
URGING THE POSTAL REGULATORY COMMISSION OF THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO
CONTINUE FUNDING OPERATIONS AT THE CENTRAL FALLS POST OFFICE
Introduced By: Representatives Silva, and McLaughlin
Date Introduced: January 17, 2012
WHEREAS, Facing an
insurmountable $3 million dollar deficit, cuts in state aid, and a
loss of revenue from the
receivership in May of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Over the last year and a half, the people of
extreme financial problems within their community, as well as
reduction in numerous services;
and
WHEREAS, In a community already facing hardship, with a population
that is socio-
economically challenged, residents and the community need
additional resources in order to
survive, not the potential loss of crucial aides to its
recovery; and
WHEREAS, The United
States Postal Service is currently gathering information to
determine the feasibility of keeping the Central Falls Post
Office in operation even though in July
of 2011, when the USPS closed its Valley Falls Branch,
it listed the Central Falls Office as the
alternative location for local customers; and
WHEREAS, The Central
Falls Post Office provides a staple service that is essential to the
residents of
RESOLVED,
The this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby urges the Postal Regulatory Commission of the United State Postal
Service to adhere to
previous assurances and continue to fund and operate the Central Falls Post
Office; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That this House urges
whatever steps necessary to support the continuation of
operations at the Central Falls Post
Office; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the
Postal Regulatory Commission of the
United
State Postal Service and the
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