Dated: September 27, 2023
RECOGNITION OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER DIANE PAPAN FOR HER SUPPORT OF THE “EVERY KID DESERVES A BIKE PROGRAM”
SEPTEMBER 2023
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco remains committed to the health and well-being of the youth of South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, ownership of a bicycle increases physical, mental, and social wellbeing of youth in South San Francisco; and WHEREAS, The “Every Kid Deserves a Bike” (EKDAB) program was championed by Councilmember Eddie Flores and launched in May 2022 by the City of South San Francisco, in broad partnership with educational businesses, civic organizations, and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the Every Kid Deservers a Bike program connects children from lowincome families with outdoor experiences and growth through free bicycles and support; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, the Every Kid Deserves a Bike program provided 150 bicycles, helmets, and locks to fourth graders at Spruce Elementary School and fifth graders at Martin Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the Every Kid Deserves a Bike program expanded to provide 350 bicycles, helmets, and training to students at Spruce and Martin Elementary Schools as well as Los Cerritos Elementary, Sunshine Gardens Elementary and Parkway Heights Middle School; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco acknowledges and appreciates Assemblymember Diane Papan’s support of the Every Kid Deserves a Bike Program through her legislative advocacy and support of a $200,000 state budget appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize Assemblymember Diane Papan for her support and advocacy of the Every Kid Deserves a Bike program.
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember