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40 NENOEN NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL INDIAN RIVER SAFETY COUNCIL P.O. •O% 177 VERO REACH. FLORIDA • 37000 Whereas, The number of bicyclists has grown, in the past few years, to more than 85 million enthusiasts representing every section of this country, and Whereas, The advent of concern for the environment has motivated the American citizenry to consider modes of transportation which are less suscep- tible to polluting the -itmosphere, and Whereas, The problems associated with the national and international energy crisis suggest that means of transportation, which do not make heavy demands.on critical fuel oil products, must be more extensively em- ployed, and Whereas, These factors have contributed ?o the current influx of bicycle drivers in our local area and ands another dimension to the safe conduct of traffic on the county's roadways, and Whereas, Many communities and organizations are dedicating some of their resources to assisting bicycle enthusiasts in securing appropriate machines, main- taining these machines in proper working order and becoming safe and ef- fective drivers in and out of tra;fic; therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Samuel A. Hunter, President of the Indian River Safety Council do hereby name and declare the MONTH OF NOVEMBER. 1974 as BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH for the council and call upon officials of county ani municipa governments and all local citizens to join with the council in promot- ing implementation of the series of activities planned for the period. Resolved Further, That a copy of this resolution, along with concomitant infor- mation, be tendered to the appropriate officials of county and munici- pal governments and all aspects of news media in an effort to solicit thefr endorsement and collective cooperation in this endeavor. Attest: Samuel A. Hunter, President Indian River Safety Council Dated this 22_ day of October 19 74 . 1 f �- Dottie Friburg, Chairma Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety Committee