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RESOLUTION No. 74-86
WHEREAS, the number of bicyclists has grown in the
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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 susceptible to polluting
the atmosphere; 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
employed; and
WHEREAS, these factors have contributed to the current
influx of bicycle drivers in our local area and adds
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, maintaining
these machines in proper working order and becoming safe
and effective drivers in and out of traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that it
does hereby name and declare the MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1974
as BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH,and call upon all local citizens
to join with the Indian River Safety Council in promoting
implementation of the series of activities planned for
the period.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF IND //NJJ RIVE C " ]TY % RIDA
By
Alma Lee Loy, Chairma}
Attest:i?�,��1���/7�.
Clek"
Dated this 7th day of November, 1974.
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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
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Dottie Friburg, Chairma
Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety
Committee