Section 2642-A. Legislative findings and intent

The legislature hereby
  finds and determines that:
    1.  The  continued  existence  and  strengthening  of  the  system  of
  railroads serving Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties
  in  New  York  state and Warren and Erie counties in the Commonwealth of
  Pennsylvania is essential to the long term viability of  the  economies,
  municipalities, and ways of life in these counties.
    2.  The  viability  and  existence  of the system of railroads serving
  Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties in New York state
  and Warren and Erie counties in  the  Commonwealth  of  Pennsylvania  is
  threatened by the dynamic economics of the railroad industry.
    3.  By  creating  the  Chautauqua,  Cattaraugus,  Allegany and Steuben
  southern tier extension railroad authority, it  is  the  intent  of  the
  legislature  to  preserve  and  enhance  the system of railroads serving
  Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties in New York state
  and Warren and Erie counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so  as
  to insure a healthy economy for these counties.