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For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring June 20 through 26, 2010 *
Road User Safety Week in Deschutes County *
WHEREAS, the County is involved with several groups that are committed to
education, engineering and enforcement of road user safety; including the
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, local cities, law
enforcement agencies, Commute Options, and the Bend Metropolitan Planning
Organization; and
WHEREAS, our citizens have suffered injuries and losses on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, to encourage education of all road users (including motorists,
cyclists and pedestrians) as to the proper and safe practices in our County is
important to ensure safety; and
WHEREAS, walking and cycling are viable and environmentally sound forms
of transportation, a quality recreation activity and beneficial to our citizens’ health;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners does
herby proclaim that June 20 through June 26, 2010, be designated "ROAD USER
SAFETY WEEK" and further that the County shall be committed to encourage all
County citizens to recognize the rules of the road and respect each form of
transportation as we enjoy living in this vibrant community.
DATED this _______ day of June 2010 by the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners.
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Dennis R. Luke, Chair
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Alan Unger, Commissioner ATTEST:
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Tammy Baney, Commissioner Recording Secretary