HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-297 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS t.o►
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Resolution on 5 /1.4,b 2 by the following vote.
AYES: SUPERVISOR UILKEMA, GERBER, DESAULNIER, GLOVER, AND GIOIA.
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Resolution NO. 2002/29 7„
SUBJECT: PROCLAIM MAY 16, 2002 AS )
"BIKE TO WORK DAY" )
WHEREAS, breathing clean air is vital to healthy lungs and life; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa encourages its employees and citizens to bike to work in order to improve
air quality and promote the health benefits of bicycling; and
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa acknowledges that bicycling to work is a successful rideshare mode to
alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution and improve the "livability" of communities by reducing traffic noise
and congestion; 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, cities and counties throughout California are promoting May 16, 2002, as a statewide Bike to Work
Day; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors do hereby proclaim
May 16, 2002, as Contra Costa County Bike to Work Day.
1 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. l
ATTESTED:
JOHN SWEETEN, Perk of the Board
Of SupervWprs nd aunty#dministrator
BY Deputy
REESOLUTION NO. 2002/2 9 7
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