; verry a ()eoumineconsrromanone Congress of the United States © seo cenoen ome pent see Bouse of Representatives esas seems neonate ‘Wlashington, BE 20515-3604 ore es 0 tea ‘September 18, 2009 foeraa Ray LaHood Secretary of Transportation USS. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary LaHood; Itis with pleasure that I write this letter in support of @E°TENSRESETESBRRAR, Authority their endeavor to obtain a Transportation Investment Generating Economic ‘Recovery (TIGER) grant, which they will wseiimthe developmentofithe Ardmore International Trade’ Center and Intermodal Logistics Hub Project. This innovative’ project in Southern Oklahoma is to be commended. X The mutually beneficial partnerships they have brought together will allow ‘Southern Oklahoma to leverage the resources of this economic development project to attract and retain companies to Atdmore. This activity represents a viable economic future for an entire region of our State. Bringing together air, rail and truck freight distribution within this 2,700 acre industrial park will create a catalyst for the potential creation of close to 30,000 jobs. ‘The added support of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation shows the level of commitment to this project. The Ardmore Development Authority has already invested in and completed over twenty-four million dollars worth of projects within the 2,700 acre industrial park. T encourage you to give the Ardmore Development Authority every consideration in their request for this grant. mY Sincerely, Ganr.Ge Tom Cole ‘Member of Congress ( TCsdkh