Archive for 2015
Rhode Island May Call Special Session in Fall to Consider Truck Toll Plan, Lawmaker Says
http://www.ttnews.com/articles/petemplate.aspx?storyid=38741 This story appears in the July 6 print edition of Transport Topics. The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned without approving a controversial truck toll plan offered by the governor, but lawmakers are expected to meet in the fall to continue reviewing the plan, a key state lawmaker said. House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello (D), speaking…
Read MoreTruck driver who rescued jailer honored by Carnegie
http://www.truckersnews.com/truck-driver-who-rescued-jailer-honored-by-carnegie/ The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is the latest organization to honor a truck driver who risked his life to save a law enforcement officer who was being attacked by a prisoner in his custody. blackburn 2 Clinton D. Blackburn Clinton D. Blackburn rescued Darrell L. Herndon from assault along the Bluegrass Parkway near…
Read MoreESPRIT de CORPS/ INDEPENDENCE DAY
Esprit de Corps: Noun: a sense of unity and of common interests and responsibilities, as developed among a group of persons closely associated in a task, cause, enterprise, etc Independence: Adjective: Not subject to another’s authority or jurisdiction; autonomous; free: An independent businessman. Not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.;…
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