Proclamation Bike Safety MonthTHE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
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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, and bike helmet promotions as part
of the "Bike Rodeo" held each May in Dubuque; and
WHEREAS, Finley Hospital, for the 10t" year, will again be doing the "Bike Rodeo" for
the Dubuque community on May 12, 2007, at Flora Park from 9:00 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 10t" Annual "Safety Rules!" Bike Rodeo Birthday
Celebration 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 2007 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.
fN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Dubuque to be affixed this
7TH day of May, 2007.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk