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*Proclamation*

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
*PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 2009 AS*
*National Bike Month* *Bike-to-Work Week May 12-16*
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*WHEREAS, since 1995, communities across the United States have highlighted May as National Bike Month, plus Bike-to-Work Week and Bike-to-Work Day; and*

WHEREAS, in 2009, May 12-16 is Bike-to-Work Week and May 14 is Bike-to-Work Day, to encourage an alternate to the private automobile, while promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing carbon emissions; and

*WHEREAS, according to a 2007 American Community Survey conducted by the US Census Bureau, approximately 43,000 Bay Area residents use bicycles as their primary means of daily transportation; and*

WHEREAS, San Mateo County recognizes the impact of vehicle emissions on the overall environment, air quality as well as individual health, plus the detrimental long-term effects of climate change; and

WHEREAS, the expanded use of bicycles and other alternates to the private automobile will help the county reach its carbon-footprint reduction goals and raise awareness of environmentally friendly transportation practices for the benefit of all.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County designates May 2009 as National Bike Month, which includes May 12-16 as Bike-to-Work Week and May 14 as Bike-to-Work Day. The Board hereby supports the expansion of alternatives to the private automobile and encourages everyone to learn more about the benefits of bicycling in their daily lives.


*Dated: MAY 5, 2009*


		*SUPERVISORS:*
			*MARK CHURCH, PRESIDENT*
			*CAROLE GROOM*
			*RICHARD S. GORDON*
			*ROSE JACOBS GIBSON*
			*ADRIENNE J. TISSIER*

*Attest:*	*__________________________________*
	*Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors*

Proclamation