5 5 08 Bike Safety Month Proclamtion
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1997 Finley Hospital has worked with local agencies and
organizations of Dubuque to promote bike safety as part of the May
National Bike Safety Month; and
WHEREAS, Finley Hospital is dedicated to provide an opportunity for educational
programs, bicycle community events, bike helmet promotions as part of
the “Bike Rodeo” held each May in Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, Finley Hospital, will again be doing the “Bike Rodeo” for the Dubuque
community on May 24, 2008, at Flora Park from 9 a.m. to noon. The event
is held to help reduce bicycle related crashes and injuries, provide safety
demonstrations, proper helmet and bicycle fittings, skills development and
road use rules; and
WHEREAS, Finley Hospital, Dupaco, the Bike Shack, Dubuque Police, Fire & Rescue,
Dubuque Morning Optimist, Radio Dubuque, Kwik Stop and other service
agencies have helped over 300 children each year to stay safe while biking;
and
WHEREAS, Finley Hospital and all agencies involved are inviting the people of
Dubuque to the “Safety Rules!” Bike Rodeo so they can learn and
participate in bike safety and biking smart; and celebrate spring with this
Bike Rodeo event.
NOW, THEREFORE, I ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THAT THE MONTH OF MAY 2008 BE DESIGNATED AS
“BIKE SAFETY MONTH”
FOR THE COMMUNITY AND CHILDREN OF DUBUQUE, TO PROMOTE EDUCATE AND
PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORTHWHILE BIKE RODEO SAFETY PROJECT.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed
this 5th day of May, 2008.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
2008 – Jane Smith. Accepted by representative from Finley Hospital