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WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, viable and environmentally X ,
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enjoyment of Tigard's many trails; and
WHEREAS, many Tigard residents and visitors will experience the joys of �
bicycling this spring and summer through educational programs, commuting -~
events, trail rides, helmet promotions and other bicycle events; and
WHEREAS, creating a walk and bicycle-friendly, interconnected community z
has shown to improve citizens' health, well-being and quality of life, growing
#` local economies, improving traffic safety, supporting student learning
outcomes, reducing pollution and congestion; and
WHEREAS, the national nonprofit League of American Bicyclists has
declared the month of May as National Bike Month for each of the last 62
y. years, and has done so again in 2018; and
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WHEREAS, during May several cities, businesses, schools, organizations
and civic groups throughout Oregon will be promoting bicycling as a
transportation and recreation activity, as well as promoting greater public
awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the
City of Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim May 8 as Bike to Work Day, -
May 9 as Bike & Walk to School Day, May 14-18 as Bike to Work Week, and
May 2018 as Bike Month.
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A. Dated this day of /1,/ , 2018.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
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