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Honorable Ray LaHood ^ ^^ ^r^oO 

Secretary of Transportation 

Onited States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Termination of EAS Program in Mercedita'Airport Ponce, Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termirfation of 

the subsidy given to the Mercedita Airport in the City 6f Ponce through the Essential Air 

Service Program (EAS). As a crtizen (with dreams, acts and. constructive purposes) in 

the south area of the island, I see that this will affect directly to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, 

east, and central area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto 

Rico's capital, San Juan. It Is also essential that schedule air service, including both 

passenger and cargo, between Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the 

Caribbean and Latin America. The continuity of international air services from all the 

serviceable points in the^ Island is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the 

region. The termination of the subsidy would imply the dismissal of the airport 

employees increasing unemployment percentage in Puerto Ricd. 

As Christian, professional and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urged 

that Mercedita Airport continue in the EAS platfomi. 

Sincerely, 

To boldly go,., 

PO Box 335711, Ponce, P.R. 00733-5711 * bendecido5@yahoo.eB * (787)964-4555 
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February 25, 2011 

Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

JRE; Termination of EAS Program in Mercedita Airport Ponce, Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce thought the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a citizen in the south area of the island this will affect directly to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad-hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and central 

area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital San Juan. It is 

also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between Ponce and 

San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a tmique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island is 

essential to eh cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy would 

imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in Puerto Rico. 

As a citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport continue in the EAS 

platform. 

Cordially, 

Mr. Vicj6r M.yOtano Nieyes . '. 

Citizen of Ponce, Puierto Rico 

Urb. Los Almendros calle Lady Dl 660 

Ponce, Puerto Rico 00716 

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APARTADO 7705, PONCE PR 00732 

Tel. (787) 844-1485 - Fax (787) 844-1888 

Hononbk Roy LaHood 

Secretaiy of Tnnspoitation 

Uoited Sates Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

February 24,2011 

Re: TcnninatkMi of EAS Ptogmn 

in Mcfccdha Aixpoit Ponce, 

PucftoRioo 

Dear Mister taHood: 

I am \mting these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

giren to the Mercedita Aifport in the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this wiU affect directly to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is die fastest way to connect ^t h Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juaa It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. The continuity of international air services &om all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the r^on . The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport 

continue in the EAf 

Cordially, 

Pedro G 

P.O. Box 

Ponce 
MAIN TERMINAL 

P.R.-385, KM 2.6 

PEISIUELAS, P.R. 

February 28, 2011 

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FIRM DELIVERY 529 CARR. 385 

PENUELAS. PR 00624-7507 

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FAX (787) 836-2887 

www.fraticellttmckJng.conn 

Honorabie Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re; Tenninfl.don of EAS Program 

in Mercedita Airport Ponce, 

Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood; 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this will affect directly to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and 

centxal area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and.cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural tics to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. TTic continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita ^\irpott 

continue in the EAS platform. 

Sincerely, 

Signature 

Febn.ary?«, 2011 

Date 

Name 

Fradcclli Trucking Co.. Inc. 

Firm Delivery 529 

Pcnuelas, PR 00624 

787-836-1610 

e-mail: fratitruck@honnaiLcom 
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February 28, 2011 

Honoiablc Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave.. SE, ,, 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Termination of EAS Program 

ib Mercedita Airport Ponce, 

Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this will affect direcdy to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, cast, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America, The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport 

continue in the EAS platform. 

Sincercl 

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February 28. 2011 

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Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Tetmination of EAS Program 

in Mercedita Airport Ponce, 

Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

g^ven to the Mercedita Airport Ln the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this will affect direcdy to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural tics to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport 

continue in the EAS platform. 

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Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Termination of EAS Program 

in Mercedita Airport Ponce, 

Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this will affect direcdy to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport 

continue in the EAS platform. 

Sincerely, 

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Name 

Company 

Address 

Phone Number 

E-Mail 
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March Ist, 2011 

Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportatfon 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: TERMINATION OF EAS PROGRAM IN MERCEDITA AIRPORT PONCE, PUERTO 

RICO 

Dear Mister La Hood; 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce trough the Essential Air Service Program 

(EAS). As a citizen in the south area of the island this will affect directly to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism in the south, east, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is the fastest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America, The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an citizen of the soudi region of Puerto RicO/1 urge that Mercedita Airport continue in the 

EAS platform. 

Sincerely, 

4f^?^7^ Alberto A. Padua Munoz 

La Providencia calle Franco 

12120 Ponce, PR 00728 USA 

Phone: 787-601-0011 

Email: padualbeTto@gniail.com 
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February 28,2011 

Honorable Ray LaHood 

Secretary of Transportation 

United States Department of Transportation 

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Tennination of EAS Progtam 

in Mercedita Aitport Ponce, 

Puerto Rico 

Dear Mister LaHood: 

I am writing these few words to let you know my concern about the termination of the subsidy 

given to the Mercedita Airport in the City of Ponce through the Essential Air Service Prc^;ram 

(EAS). As a trader in the south area of the island this will affect direcdy to the economy of the 

entire zone. 

The Airport helps us as an ad hoc airport, but also helps the tourism In the south, east, and 

central area of the Island. Mercedita is the festest way to connect with Puerto Rico's capital, San 

Juan. It is also essential that schedule air service, including both passenger and cargo, between 

Ponce and San Juan continue. 

Puerto Rico has a unique geographic characteristics and cultural ties to the Caribbean and Latin 

America. The continuity of international air services from all the serviceable points in the island 

is essential to the cultural and economic growth of the region. The termination of the subsidy 

would imply the dismissal of the airport employees increasing unemployment percentage in 

Puerto Rico. 

As an employer and citizen of the south region of Puerto Rico, I urge that Mercedita Airport 

continue in the EAS platform. 

Sincerely, 

Stature 

February 28.2011 

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