Florida Bicycle MonthCITY DF DELRAY BEACH
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PROCLAMATION
fl 241 OOC, WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sound form of
transportation and an excellent tool for recreation and enjoyment of Delray Beach's scenic beauty by residents and
visitors; and WHEREAS, throughout the month of March 2020, the residents of Delray Beach, Florida and its visitors
will experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, commuting events, or by simply getting out
and going for a ride; and WHEREAS, creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve community health, well
being, and quality of life, growing the economy of Cities and especially in Florida, attracting tourism dollars,
improving traffic safety, supporting student learning outcomes, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and
tear on our streets and roads; and WHEREAS, local bicycle groups, the League of American Bicyclists, city departments, hospitals, companies
and civic groups will be promoting bicycling during the month of March 2020; and WHEREAS, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety
education to reduce crashes resulting in injuries and deaths, and improving health and safety for everyone on the
road. NOW, THEREFORE, I, SHELLY PETROLIA, Mayor of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on behalf
of the City Commission do hereby proclaim the month of March 2020 as: FLORIDA BICYCLE MONTH in the City Delray Beach and urge citizens, businesses and organizations to join me in this special observance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, to be affixed this_ day of March 2020.
Shelly Petrolia, Mayor
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