HOMER,
Mayor
RESOLUTION
08-90(A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE
WHEREAS, High fuel prices are having a devastating impact on the commercial fishing industry; and
WHEREAS, Diesel prices in Alaska have increased more than 50 percent over the last year, and some fishermen are reportedly spending up to 70 percent of their income on fuel; and
WHEREAS, Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has introduced legislation to the 110th Congress of the United States to provide fishermen with a tax credit based on the difference between the price of fuel in 2004 and prices paid this year. The excessive fuel costs would be an additional deduction for eligible taxpayers.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
PASSED
JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JO JOHNSON,
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