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September 26, 2006 WHEREAS, while Congressman Norman Sisisky was not a citizen of the City of Portsmouth, he nevertheless represented the City in Washington with the interest and dedication of a life-long resident; and WHEREAS, the Portsmouth Central Labor Council of the AFL-CIO has proposed that the portion of State Route 164, known as the Western Freeway, be officially designated as the "Norman Sisisky Memorial Highway" and has requested that the City Council support such action; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this proposal is a fitting and lasting tribute to a man who contributed in so many ways to the advancement and future of the City of Portsmouth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia that the City Council expresses its enthusiastic support for the designation of the Western Freeway as "Norman Sisisky Memorial Highway." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to each member of the Portsmouth delegation to the General Assembly with a request that the delegation take the necessary steps to ensure creation of this memorial to a true son of the Commonwealth of Virginia and friend to the citizens and residents of the City of Portsmouth." Ayes: Heretick, Moody, Psi mas, Randall, D. Smith, R. Smith, Holley Nays: None 06 - 436 - Adoption of a resolution urging the Governor and the Members of the General Assembly to work in concert during the General Assembly's Special Session 1 on Transportation, and to adopt legislation and appropriate funds that will provide dedicated, long-term financial solutions for the Commonwealth's transportation needs. Vision Principles: Bold New Directions, World Class Maritime Center, Neighborhood and Community Transformation, A Robust and Prospering Economy, Lifelong Learning Community, and Pride of Past Promise of Future. 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, 363 Middle Street, spoke in opposition of this item. Background: . During the 2006 regular session of the General Assembly, no agreement could be reached on how to address the transportation problems in Virginia. . Since no consensus was met on the FY 2007-2009 Biennium Budget prior to sine die, the General Assembly decided it would enter into Special Session 1 on September 27-30, 2006. . As part of the budget compromise, language and funding for transportation (including highways and transit) was struck from the Budget Bill. Instead, a $339 million, one-time General Fund allocation was set aside to be apportioned by consensus at the Special Session 1. Should no agreement be reached, these funds will revert back to the General Fund, where the Governor or the General Assembly can allocate the money for other purposes.