May 2023 Bike Month by the
Oupor of the Cap of Menton, Texas
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WHEREAS, The City of Denton is committed to improving conditions for bicycling by pursuing the
designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and establishing a Vision Zero program;and
WHEREAS, the City's 2023 Mobility Plan outlines goals that promote travel by bicycle, including
prioritizing safe travel, delivering an effective network for travel, facilitating alternative travel
opportunities,and leveraging innovation;and
WHEREAS, bicycling is recognized as a sustainable, efficient, and enjoyable form of transportation and
recreation that benefits our community by protecting the environment and improving public
health and quality of life;and
WHEREAS, The City of Denton, Bike Denton, Bike Texas, the League of American Bicyclists, local bike
shops, and independent cyclists throughout our community are promoting greater public
awareness of bicyclists on our roads and trails,and improved safety for all road users.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim May 2023
as
"BIKE MONTH"
in the City of Denton and encourage everyone to experience the joys of bicycling through
educational programs,commuting events,Bike to Workday,charity events,races,or by simply
getting out and going for a ride.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the month of May 2023.
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GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,INTERIM CITY SECRETARY
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