BIKE MONTH - MAY 2019 s,
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WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, viable and environmentally }
' sound form of transportation, as well as an excellent tool for recreation and I ,
enjoyment of Tigard's many trails; and
WHEREAS, many Tigard residents and visitors will experience the joys of
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bicycling this spring and summer through educational programs, commuting
tF events, trail rides, helmet promotions and other bicycle events; and F5� ti%x
WHEREAS, creating a walk and bicycle-friendly, interconnected community
has shown to improve citizens' health, well-being and quality of life, growing
local economies, improving traffic safety, supporting student learning
a hi 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 63
+ years, and has done so again in 2019; 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
. collisions, injuries and fatalities. .
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Jason B. Snider, Mayor of
the City of Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim May 4 as the day of the Bike
Rodeo at Charles F. Tigard Elementary, May 8 as Walk+Roll to School Day,
May 1-31 as Walk+Roll to School Challenge, May 13-19 as Bike to Work
Week, May 17 as Bike to Work Day, and May 2019 as Bike Month.
Dated this day of InZ1-L , 2019. x
%W IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal U
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Attest:
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