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REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 2006
<br /> BEND, INDIANA, DECLARING MAY 15,
<br /> 2006, TO MAY 19, 2006 AS NATIONAL
<br /> BIKE TO WORK WEEK IN SOUTH
<br /> BEND, INDIANA
<br />Whereas, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes the
<br />“Paint the Town Cycle Coalition”, a local bicycle advocacy group, is working with the
<br />Michiana Bicycle Association (MBA) to promote bicycle safety; and
<br />Whereas, for the past three (3) years, the Memorial Health Systems have annually
<br />promoted bicycle safety programs and related health programs; and
<br />Whereas, the South Bend Common Council, in conjunction with the Paint the
<br />Town Cycle Coalition, the Michiana Bicycle Association, Habitat for Humanity, DTSB,
<br />Inc., Memorial Hospital, and other downtown businesses are pleased to announce a city-
<br />wide special event in downtown South Bend scheduled for Monday, May 15, 2006, from
<br />7 a.m. to 10 a.m. when members of the Bike Coalition, the MBA and twenty (20) cyclists
<br />from Habitat for Humanity will head off to Indianapolis to host a bicycle commuter
<br />table/tent for bicyclists at the College Football Hall of Fame Gridiron, and will welcome
<br />other bicycle commuters as they bike to work.
<br /> Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend,
<br />Indiana, as follows:
<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby publicly declares May 15, 2006 to May 19, 2006 as
<br />NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK WEEK IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANAand encourages
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<br />all employees and their employers to bike to work in this first-ever, city-wide awareness
<br />effort.
<br />Section II. The South Bend Common Council encourages all residents to come to
<br />the College Football Hall of Fame Gridiron on Monday, May 15, 2006 from 7 a.m. to 10
<br />a.m., for refreshments and to learn more about bicycle safety from professional bike
<br />mechanics, and receive information on commuter tips, maps and other efforts in making
<br />South Bend a more bike-friendly place to live and work.
<br />Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Ervin Kuspa, 6 District
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<br />s/Charlotte D. Pfeifer, 2 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Roland Kelly, 3 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District s/Karen L. White, At Large
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
<br />Attest:
<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
<br />Councilmember Dieter made the presentation for this Resolution by reading it in its
<br />entirety and presenting it to Dr. Judith Roberts.
<br />A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time.
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