Agenda 04/25/2023 Item # 4F (Proclamation- National Bike Month)04/25/2023
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally
sound form of transportation and an excellent tool for recreation and
enjoyment of Collier County’s scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, throughout the month of May, the residents of Collier County and its
visitors will experience the joys of bicycling through educational
programs, races, commuting events, charity events, or by simply getting
out and going for a ride; and
WHEREAS, creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve
citizens’ health, well-being, and quality of life, improving traffic safety,
and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our streets and
roads; and
WHEREAS, Bikes for Tykes of Naples, Florida, and the Collier County Parks and
Recreation division will be promoting bicycling during the month of May
2023; and
WHEREAS, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle
operation and safety education in an effort to reduce collisions, injuries,
and fatalities, and improve health and safety for everyone on the road;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 2023 be designated as
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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04/25/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.F
Doc ID: 25250
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2023 as National Bike Month. To be accepted by Skip Riffle,
President and Founder, Bikes for Tykes, Inc., and Olema Edwards, Director, Parks and Recreation Division.
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/13/2023 4:03 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
04/13/2023 4:03 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry Division Review Completed
04/17/2023 12:05 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review Completed 04/17/2023 1:30 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/17/2023 2:42 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/25/2023 9:00 AM
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and
environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent tool
for recreation and enjoyment of Collier County's scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, throughout the month of May, the residents of Collier County and
its visitors will experience the joys of bicycling through educational
programs, races, commuting events, charity events, or by simply
getting out and going for a ride; and
WHEREAS, creating a bicycling-friendly community has been shown to improve
citizens' health, well-being, and quality of life, improving traffic
safety, and reducing pollution, congestion, and wear and tear on our
streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, Bikes for Tykes of Naples, Florida, and the Collier County Parks
and Recreation division will be promoting bicycling during the month
of May 2023; and
WHEREAS, these groups are also promoting greater public awareness of bicycle
operation and safety education in an effort to reduce collisions,
injuries, and fatalities, and improve health and safety for everyone
on the road;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that May 2023 be designated as
NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COIF R COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOC TRO, CHAIRMAN