STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 53rd Legislature (2011)

SENATE
RESOLUTION 26	By:	Bingman

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution supporting merger of AT&T and T-Mobile USA; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, a business-friendly environment is key to the growth of Oklahoma's economy; and
WHEREAS, a high-quality educational system that trains young Oklahomans for the 21st Century workplace is crucial to the future of our state; and
WHEREAS, the development of new technologies is crucial to the future prosperity of our state's small business, aerospace, agriculture, military, and energy sectors; and
WHEREAS, wireless broadband service could be transformative for many areas of our state; and
WHEREAS, the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA could create synergies that will bring fast wireless broadband to a large percentage of Oklahomans that otherwise would not have access to these important services; and
WHEREAS, investment in our state's infrastructure is critical to continued prosperity and given the current economic issues in our state and others, private investment and innovation is paramount to future growth; and
WHEREAS, expansion of high-speed mobile broadband throughout Oklahoma will further innovation and create opportunities to raise the bar in education which is critical for the future and long-term prosperity of our state; and
WHEREAS, high-speed mobile broadband service can remove geographic obstacles and increase accessibility to more people, making higher quality, more affordable, and more efficient healthcare and education a reality; and
WHEREAS, the proposed merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA offers a unique opportunity for Oklahoma and for economic growth in our state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate supports actions such as the merger of AT&T and T-Mobile USA that will create an environment and opportunities that will lay the groundwork for generations of prosperity and build a state whose future is secure in a competitive global economy.
THAT an official copy of this resolution be distributed to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, Commissioner Michael J. Copps, Commissioner Robert M. McDowell, Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker.

53-1-1819	MJM	5/20/2011 10:11:53 AM