III.1. Proclamation: National Bike Month; Elverum
City of Hopkins Proclamation
Whereas,
the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound means of transportation
and excellent form of recreation; and
Whereas,
millions of Americans will enjoy the joys of bicycling this May through bike
rides, bike commuting, and educational programs; and
Whereas,
Hopkins, Minnesota has excellent biking facilities including five regional
trails that make biking an easy and enjoyable activity; and
Whereas,
the national non-profit bicycling safety and education association, the
League of American Bicyclists, has celebrated the month of May as national Bike Month
for the past fifty-nine years and encourages cities across the nation to do the same; and
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved
that I Eugene Maxwell, Mayor of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota, do hereby officially proclaim the month of May to be:
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
In the City of Hopkins, and urge all to support bicycling and participate in the events
planned including Hopkins’ Mayor and Council Bike Ride on May 13, 2015
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Hopkins on this fifth day of May, 2015.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
City of Hopkins