Sample Proclamation for Bike To Work Week

Sample Government Proclamation 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 soon to be home of the Lewis and Clark trail; and Whereas, RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest, longest bicycle touring event in the nation; and Whereas, cycling is good for Iowa's health, tourism, economy, and for the environment; and Whereas, thousands of paved Iowa trails are being developed and connected and complemented with over 1,350 miles of off-road trails; and Whereas, communities across Iowa are seeking the League of American Bicyclists “Bike Friendly Community: and honorable mention status with marked bike lanes, bike parking, and other accommodations; and Whereas, Iowa's beautiful lands can be greatly appreciated from a bicycle; and Whereas, the daily use of bicycles in conjunction with supportive infrastructure and policies can assist Iowa to become an energy independents state: Now, Therefore, I, Chester J. Culver, Governor of the state of Iowa, do hereby proclaim May, 2009, as Bike Iowa Month