HomeMy Public PortalAboutBike month Proclamation - May 2014National Bike Month
Proclaimed at the March 27, 2014 Tybee Island City Council meeting. 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 because it is a viable and environmentally-sound form of transportation, an excellent form of fitness and provides
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 City of Tybee Island is promoting greater public awareness of the importance of commuting by bicycle, bicycle operation and bicycle safety education as a means
of reducing reliance on the automobile, reducing vehicle traffic congestion and promoting a healthier and more connected community; and WHEREAS, the City of Tybee Island and its employees
are active participants in the efforts to reduce motorized traffic and maintaining a healthy lifestyle; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jason Buelterman, Mayor for the City of Tybee Island, do
hereby proclaim the month of May in the year 2014 as National Bike Month in order to call attention to the importance of bicycles for both recreation and transportation and to show the
City of Tybee Island’s support of bicycling efforts throughout our community.