Bill Text: MI HR0273 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 2010 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-11)
Status: (Passed) 2010-05-04 - Adopted [HR0273 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0273-Introduced.html
Reps. Switalski, Ball, Barnett, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Byrnes, Constan, Gonzales, Griffin, Hansen, Hildenbrand, Robert Jones, Kowall, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Liss, Lori, Marleau, Mayes, Neumann, Polidori, Proos, Rogers, Schuitmaker, Slavens, Smith, Stanley, Tyler and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 273.
A resolution to declare May 2010 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The bicycle is a viable and environmentally-sound form of transportation and an excellent form of recreation; and
Whereas, Thousands of people throughout Michigan will experience the joys of bicycling during the month of May through educational programs, commuting events, trail work days, helmet promotions, and charity rides; and
Whereas, Michigan offers many bicycling opportunities for transportation, recreation, and exercise, and it is important for children and adults to learn the basics of bicycle safety; and
Whereas, Cyclists can enjoy Michigan’s beautiful scenery and many of our parks, attractions, and historic sites from a unique vantage point; and
Whereas, May has been declared National Bike Month by the League of Michigan Bicyclists to increase awareness about bicycling opportunities through organized activities such as bike-to-work days and bicycle rodeos for children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2010 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.
