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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 250 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 ofJune 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 25 through June 30, 2007 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 5th day of June, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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