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A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY

TO DETERMINE IF THE SPEED LIMIT ON UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 70

OUTSIDE THE TOWN OF ELIDA IS APPROPRIATE.

WHEREAS, there have been many complaints by motorists

driving on United States highway 70 outside the town of Elida

due to the number of citations issued for speeding; and

WHEREAS, the number of citations may be due to the low

speed limit on that stretch of the highway; and

WHEREAS, it may be appropriate to raise the speed limit

on this stretch of highway;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the department

of transportation be requested to conduct a study to determine

if the speed limit on United States highway 70 outside the

town of Elida is appropriate; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be

transmitted to the department of transportation.