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As July 17, 2009 draws closer, I am finding myself in an impossible
situation.  While I applaud the efforts being made to protect our
environment and planet, I am afraid that whatever positive impact
these regulations might have at this time, the negative
repercussions will far outweigh the benefit.  It is difficult
enough in this economy to stay in the black;  customers are going
out of business and taking my dollars with them, while my vendors
and the farmers they buy from are nervous and are asking for
shortened terms.   Banks aren't as willing to lend out the dollars
that they used to.  I am fortunate that I have held on while
several long standing, reputable companies in this industry have
closed their doors.  I have not had to lay off a single employee. 
However, the financial impact of replacing my trucks and reefer
units at this time could not come at a worse time.  I am being
forced to choose between continuing to provide my employees with
company paid health coverage or buying new trucks to meet the new
regulations.  It is a decision that does not sit well with me at
all, yet I have no choice.  
To the Honorable Governor Schwarzenegger and all legislators, I am
not alone in this struggle and I urge you to strongly consider
postponing the implementation of this regulation until the economic
situation improves.
  
Respectfully,

Evelyn Gardiner