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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is dedicated to providing safe and alternative
modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the benefits of bicycling are numerous, both to the individual and to
the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins residents outpace the national average in percentages
of people commuting by bike; and
WHEREAS,our fair city maintains nearly 25o miles of bicycle routes,lanes,and
trails; and
WHEREAS,persons of all ages and abilities are encouraged to use helmets for
their protection; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is nationally recognized as a bicycle-friendly
community; and
WHEREAS, the month of June has been declared as Bike Month to recognize and
encourage bicycling as a viable source of transportation and recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim the week of June 26 through July 1, 20o6 as
BIKE WEEK
in Fort Collins and encourage citizens to try, maybe for the first time, bicycling as an
alternative transportation method and to participate in the many events planned for the
month.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City
of Fort Collins this 6th day of June,A.D. 2oo6.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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