Proclamation_Bike to Work Week May 2014P
THE CITY OF
DUtJE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
OCILAMATJLON
WHEREAS, the month of May has been designated as National Bike Month by national,
state, and local governments, in order to promote greater public awareness
of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents,
injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, the American Discovery Trail and the Mississippi River Trail intersect in this
beautiful state, making Iowa a true crossroads of national routes; and
WHEREAS, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, and longest bicycle touring event in the
nation, which demonstrates cycling is good for Iowa and Dubuque's health,
tourism, economy, and environment; and
WHEREAS, thousands of paved Iowa trails are being developed, connected and
complemented with over 1,350 miles of off-road trails. Communities from
across Iowa, including Dubuque, are seeking "Bike Friendly Community"
status from the League of American Bicyclists through implementation of
marked bike lanes, bike parking, and other accommodations; and
WHEREAS, support of a growing bicycle culture promotes all three elements of a
"Sustainable Dubuque," those being Economic Prosperity, Environmental
Integrity, and Social / Cultural Vibrancy.
NOW THEREFORE, 1, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 12-16, 2014 AS
"BIKE TO WORK WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF DUBUQUE'S MANY BIKING AMENITIES AND TAKE PART IN THIS
WEEK'S EVENTS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 5th day of May, 2014.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2014: Submitted by Dave Hartig and Parrish Marugg of the Tri-State Trail Vision. Accepted by
Parrish Marugg, Bicycle World, 1072 Central Ave., 556-6122.
2013: Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque,
IA 52002. Accepted by Mike Loeboch of Tri-State Trail Vision.
2012: N/A
2011: Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque,
IA 52002 (Check with Recreation Division on doing the same proclamation).
2010: Submitted by Candace Eudaley, Tri-State Trail Vision, 7600 Commerce Park, Dubuque,
IA 52002 (Check with Recreation Division on doing the same proclamation).