Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: For more than a century, the bicycle has been an important part of the lives of most Americans; and the bicycle is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation; and
WHEREAS: Lawrencians will experience the joys of bicycling through educational programs, races, commuting events, helmet promotion, or just getting out and going for a ride; and
WHEREAS: Lawrence, Kansas, has been named a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists; and creating bicycle-friendly communities has been shown to improve citizens' health, well-being, and quality of life, to boost community spirit, to improve traffic safety, and to reduce pollution and congestion; and
WHEREAS: The education of cyclists and motorists as to the proper and safe operation of bicycles and motor vehicles is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and
WHEREAS: The League of American Bicyclists and independent cyclists throughout our state are promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in an effort to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Amyx, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim the month of May, 2014 to be
and the week of May 12-16, 2014 as
in the City of Lawrence.
Mike Amyx, Mayor
May 6, 2014