Reps. Coulouris, Accavitti, Bieda, Brandenburg, Byrnes, Clack, Condino, Constan, Dean, Gonzales, Green, Griffin, Hammon, Hansen, Hopgood, Horn, Huizenga, Robert Jones, Lahti, Kathleen Law, LeBlanc, Leland, Lemmons, Mayes, Melton, Nitz, Pastor, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Sak, Schuitmaker, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Agema, Brown, Knollenberg, Palsrok, Meadows and Marleau offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 384.

A resolution commemorating May 2008 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 commemorate May 2008 as Bike Month in Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land.