HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-270 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 19. 1998 . by the following vote:
AYES: SUPERVISORS UIL EMA, GMBER, 17ESAULNIE R, CANCIAMILLA and ROGERS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
In The Matter of PROCLAMING the week of RESOLUTION NO. 98/ 270
May 1822,1998 as Bike to Work Week in )
Contra Costa County, and )
WHEREAS, breathing clean air is vital to healthy lungs and life, and levels of air pollution in
Contra Costa County often exceed health standards; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County acknowledges that cycling to work is a successful rideshare
mode to reduce air pollution, alleviate traffic congestion and decrease fuel consumption; and
WHEREAS, Bike to Work Days have proven effective in converting drivers into bicyclists,
and educating citizens about the environmental importance of bicycling to work regularly, and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa county encourages its citizens to bicycle to work in order to
improve air quality, and promote personal and environmental health; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties throughout California are promoting May 18-22, 1998 as a
statewide Bike to Work Week, known as "California Bike Commute 1998"; and
WHEREAS, the American Lung Association, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District,
Contra Costa Health Services Community Wellness and Prevention Program, the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission and RIDES for Bay Area Commuters are promoting May 18-22,
1998 as the Bay Area's Bike to Work Week,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Contra Costa, California, hereby proclaim that May 18-22, 1338, is Contra Costa County Bike
to Work Week.
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action
taken and entered on the minutes of the board of supervisors on
the date shown.
attested s
Phil Batch r, Clerk of the Board
of sors and County Administrator
by
Deputy
Orig: Public health Director
cc: County Administrator
Health Services Director