CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
Recognizing May 4,2022 as Bike to School Day
WHEREAS, the bicycle is an economical, healthy, convenient, and environmentally sound form of transportation; and
WHEREAS, a lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other health problems among children; and
WHEREAS being able to bicycle or walk to school affords opportunities to build activity into daily routine; and
WHEREAS, driving students to school by private vehicle contributes to traffic congestion and air pollution; and
WHEREAS, parents, caregivers, and community leaders are well positioned to teach children about bicycle and pedestrian safety, health risks related to sedentary lifestyles, and environmental consequences of fossil fuel use; and
WHEREAS, it is important to be aware the difficulties and dangers that children face on their trip to school each day, because identifying shortcomings in transportation is the first step toward enhancing bicycle-pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, children, parents and community leaders around the Sonoma County and the United States are joining together to Bike to School.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, Mayor Patrick Slayter, on behalf of the City of Sebastopol City Council do hereby Proclaim Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as “National Bike to School Day” and commend this observance to all of our citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this 3rd day of May 2022.