HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 04/19/2012 - Proclamation Bike to Work Month May 2012BIKE TO WORK MONTH MAY 2012
WHEREAS, for more than a century, the bicycle has been an important part of the
lives of most Americans; and
WHEREAS, today, millions of Americans engage in bicycling as an
environmentally sound form of transportation, an excellent form of fitness, and
quality family recreation; and
WHEREAS, the education of cyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe
operation of bicycles is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
WHEREAS, the League of American Bicyclists and independent cyclists
throughout our state are promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operation
and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Milton has been named a Bicycle Friendly Community by the
League of American Bicyclists;
NOW, THEREFORE, let it be known that we, the Mayor and City Council of the
City of Milton, Georgia, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2012 as BIKE TO
WORK MONTH in the City of Milton, Georgia given under my hand and seal of
the City of Milton, Georgia on this 23`d day of April 2012.
Joe Lockw ",ayor