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ID SCR130
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act on July 1, 1862, creating the original Union Pacific Railroad, which celebrates its 150th anniversary on July 1, 2012
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Union Pacific Railroad operates 849 miles of track in Idaho across 23 western states, serving agriculture, phosphate, and forest products industries with main transcontinental routes in Northern and Southern Idaho
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Union Pacific employs 950 people in Idaho with an annual payroll of $73.7 million and operates important hubs and terminals in Pocatello and Nampa
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Union Pacific invested over $45 million in capital improvements in Idaho over the preceding two years and contributed more than $275,000 to charitable organizations in the state
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The Legislature recognizes the achievements and service of the Union Pacific Railroad to the people of Idaho and directs the Secretary of the Senate to deliver a copy of this resolution to the company
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and recognizing the achievements of the Union Pacific Railroad on its 150th Anniversary.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
Last Action
Rpt delivered to Secretary of State on 03/28
3/28/2012