‘As we end our tigation aguinst the County, we filly resopnize thet times ae changing and axe appreciative ofthe fair and reasonable compromise plan designed by County Executive Hein and expanded upon by the Uster County Legislature. It provides for “Rails with Trails,” where feasible, and ultimately saves the potential for train operators in the Kingston and Phoenicia ares, allowing riders to experience the history and beauty of Ulster County while expanding ‘cil opportunities oo. 1 pecsonelty am thankful forthe patience and professionalism ofthe County Executive, his administration and the Legislature during this impasse and recognize that ‘in some instances during the heat ofthe debate some members of out organization mey have become overzealous and unfily politicized facts and or agendas. Tthack the County Executive for showing trae leadership by balancing the numerous competing interests and ariving at a compromise that benefits everyone. [urge all supporters ofthe Catskill Mountain Ralroed, es well s supporters ofthe rail on the UBD comidor, to embrace this compromise plan ‘wholeheartedly, Ceetela Mob vie (Cntr B— by: 44 Het, Rom.