HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-037WHEREAS, the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an
excellent farm of recreation; and
WHEREAS, May is National Bike Month, and millions of Americans will experience the joys
of bicycling this month through educational programs, commuting events, trail work days, helmet
promotions, and charity rides; and
WHEREAS, Californians in record number are turning to bicycling for recreation, exercise,
and transportation; and
WHEREAS, bicycle clubs, schools, parks and recreation departments, police departments,
hospitals, companies, and civic groups throughout California will be promoting bicycling as an
environmentally-friendly alternative to the automobile, as well as a wholesome leisure activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
hereby proclaims Thursday, May 16, 1996, as BUTTE COMMUTE `96 in the County of Butte, and
urges all citizens to join with fellow Californians to commute by bicycle or other form of alternative
transportation, and participate in the planned events.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23rd day of ,april,
1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Vice-Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ASSENT: Chair McLaughlin
NOT VOTING: None
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ED McLAUGHLIN, C~~~
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board,of Supervisors
deputy
~'~- RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1996
AS "BUTTE COMMUTE `96"