Proclamation Declaring May 30 through June 7, 2015 as Alameda Elks’ Bike Safety Week. (City Manager 2110)
Proclamation declaring May 30th through. June 7th as Alameda Elks Bike Safety. Week. And Dean Seacrest will be receiving this correct? You may approach the podium, please. And I'll read the proclamation. Whereas bicycle riding is an integral part of life for children in the city of Alameda. And. WHEREAS, proper bicycle training is an important precursor for the enjoyment of riding. And. Whereas, registration with the Alameda Fire Department helps to protect the bicycle from theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property. And. WHEREAS, Bicycle safety checks help to ensure that the equipment is functioning properly. And. WHEREAS, everyone who rides a bike should do so while wearing a bicycle helmet. And. WHEREAS, the Alameda Elks Lodge number 1015 supports youth activities throughout the community to quicken the spirit of our youth, to explore the many miles of beautiful bicycle paths of the city, and to do so safely now, therefore, be it resolved that I. Trish Herrera Spencer, mayor of the city of Alameda, do hereby proclaim May 30th through June 7th, 2015, as Alameda Elks Bike Safety Week in the city of Alameda and encourage all citizens to safely navigate the streets, bike lanes and bike paths and to equally respect the laws and the riders throughout this community. Here we are. Spencer Mayor, thank you. Mr. Seacrest, you can say a few words if you'd like. Thank you. Mayors Council members, thank you for this recognition of the proclamation. As you know, for 110 years, our lodge has been supporting and and giving back to this community. Each year we try and do a little bit more, a little bit more. And this year, two of our members came up with another idea. And so during the our lodge meeting, they came to the floor of the lodge and proposed that we take and support the bike safety program. They presented their plan on how to do it, how we would get the funds to a Grand Lodge. I received a grant and researched the thing and got the how much and proposed this, which was voted on the lodge unanimously. And here we are. Thank you. And so June 7th is another one. So look forward to having the people come out. We still have plenty of helmets left, plenty of hot dogs, and so come on out. Well, certainly want to thank the fire department for being there for the 4 hours, you know, registering the bicycles. It's amazing how many bicycles are stolen each day in Alameda. This will help get them back, hopefully. Thank you. All right. Next item. Oral communications. Non agenda items.