HomeMy Public PortalAbout040_020_Bike month Proclamation National Bike Month, Proclaimed at the April 25, 2013 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 2013 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.