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PROCLAMATION <br />Recognizing March, 2017 as Indian River County's <br />Bike Month <br />WHEREAS, since the mid -1800's, bicycles have been important for play, sport, and <br />transportation for Americans across all regions and demographic groups; and,' <br />WHEREAS, most Indian River County citizens and visitors bicycle for practical mobility, <br />physical fitness, and family recreation throughout the year; and, <br />WHEREAS, educating both cyclists and motorists about correct, safe operation of bicycles and <br />cars is crucial for everyone's safety and comfort; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization Bicycle Advisory <br />Committee, cycling organizations, and independent cyclists throughout Indian River County and the <br />State of Florida are promoting greater public awareness of bicycle operation and safety education in <br />an effort to reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities; and <br />WHEREAS, March is Florida Bike Month. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that March, 2017, be designated as <br />Bike Month in Indian River County. <br />Adopted this 7th day of March, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zorc <br />