[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 25, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S3426]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 233--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE IN SUPPORT OF 
 A NATIONAL BIKE MONTH AND IN APPRECIATION OF CYCLISTS AND OTHERS FOR 
          PROMOTING BICYCLE SAFETY AND THE BENEFITS OF CYCLING

  Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation:

                              S. Res. 233

       Whereas there are more than 57,000,000 adult cyclists in 
     the United States;
       Whereas recreational cycling is a safe, low-impact, aerobic 
     activity for all ages;
       Whereas when an individual cycles as a form of regular 
     exercise, it may benefit the individual's health;
       Whereas 870,000 people of the United States choose to 
     commute by bicycle to work;
       Whereas many communities in the United States officially 
     recognize May 21st as ``Bike to Work Day'';
       Whereas bicycle tourism contributes billions of dollars 
     annually to the United States economy;
       Whereas community leaders across the country in partnership 
     with local officials have explored ways to increase access to 
     outdoor bicycle recreation activities;
       Whereas outdoor bicycle recreation became even more 
     important during the COVID-19 pandemic;
       Whereas a National Bike Month would provide an opportunity 
     to educate United States citizens about the importance of 
     bicycle safety and the health benefits of cycling; and
       Whereas the month of May has officially been celebrated as 
     ``National Bike Month'' by the League of American Bicyclists 
     and the majority of the international cycling community since 
     1956: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) United States citizens should observe a National Bike 
     Month to educate citizens of the United States about the 
     importance of bicycle safety and the health, transportation, 
     and recreational benefits derived from cycling;
       (2) health and transportation professionals and 
     organizations should promote bicycle safety and the benefits 
     of cycling; and
       (3) United States citizens should applaud the millions of 
     cyclists in the United States and the national and community 
     organizations, individuals, volunteers, and professionals 
     associated with cycling for promoting bicycle safety and the 
     benefits of cycling.

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