HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-226 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on M a y 9 , . by the following vote:
2000
AYES: Supervisors GioiA, unxtm, neesmuim, cArtcLmiuA and Gimin
NOES: NM
ABSENT: tW
ABSTAIN: JAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2000l__U 6
SUBJECT: Proclamation for Bike to Work Day 2000
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa RESOLVES that:
WHEREAS, breathing clean air is vital to healthy lungs and life;
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa acknowledges that cycling to work is a
successful rideshare mode to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and
reduce dependence on oil; and
WHEREAS, bike-to-work days have proven effective in converting drivers into
bicyclists and educating citizens about the environmental importance of biking to work
regularly; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa encourages its citizens to bike to work,
in order to improve air quality and promote the health benefits of cycling; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties throughout Califomia are promoting Tuesday,
May 16, 2000, as a statewide bike-to-work day; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County, recommend that Tuesday, May 16, 2000, is Contra Costa County Bike-
to-Work Clay.
Contact: John Cunningham, CDD (335-1243)
EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION 2000%6
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Sup%o rs on the date shown,
ATTESTED:
PHIL B CN..!
C 1:U;;c,;i a Board
of Supero€s l's and County Administrator
By ,Deputy
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