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Senate
Resolution 49
By:
Senators Pearson of the 51st, Mullis of the 53rd and Heath of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
the United States Department of Justice to oppose the proposed unsolicited
takeover of Delta Air Lines; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Delta Air Lines became an air passenger airline in 1928 and inaugurated service
to four cities in 1929; and
WHEREAS,
Delta moved its worldwide headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1941 and became
the largest private employer serving Atlanta and Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
Delta´s headquarters and primary hub in Atlanta contribute more than $14
billion annually to Georgia´s economy; and
WHEREAS,
Delta has always stood for safe and reliable air transportation, distinctive
customer service, and hospitality from the heart; and
WHEREAS,
on September 14, 2005, Delta took a necessary and responsible step to secure its
future by voluntarily filing to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U. S.
Bankruptcy Code; and
WHEREAS,
Delta and its employees have worked hard and made many sacrifices to regain an
industry position of strength and leadership; and
WHEREAS,
Delta´s tradition and commitment to Georgia's civic, cultural, and
charitable causes, both in financial terms and volunteerism, have remained
steadfast despite the challenges of bankruptcy; and
WHEREAS,
Delta is on track to exit bankruptcy in the first half of 2007 as an
independent, stand-alone company.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that it is in the
best interests of the citizens of Georgia and the employees of Delta Air Lines,
as well as the economic welfare of the entire region, for Delta to emerge from
bankruptcy as a stand-alone, independent company, and the members of this body
stand in opposition to any unsolicited takeover or merger attempt from anyone
that may diminish the importance of Delta as a major employer and corporate
headquarters in Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Attorney General of
the United States and Delta Air Lines.