05-Public Announcements
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date: Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.:
05/16/11
Council Date: City Council Mayor Biard 5.
05/23/11
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Not an action item.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Public Announcements
BACKGROUND:
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
EXHIBITS:
Proclamation Declaring May as Motorcycle Awareness Month and Paris Independent Bikers
Announcement for 2nd Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride
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City of Paris Revised 2/04/08
PRO CLAN A~rION
'WHEREAS, safety is among the highestpriorities for the highways andstreets of
our City and State and the great State of Texas is proud to be a national Leader in
motorcycle safety, education andawareness; anc~
^WIIEREAS, motorcycles are a common and economical means of transportation
that reduces fuel consumption and road wear, and contributes in a significant way
to the relief of traffic congestion andparking; ands
-WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of our City and State be
aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of
motorcycle safety; and,
WHEREAS, motorcyclists continually promote motorcycle safety, education and
awareness in high school drivers' education programs and to the genera(pubhc in
our City and State, presenting motorcycle awareness programs to over ioo,ooo
participants in the past four years atone; anci,
'WHEREAS, aff motorcyclists should join Gypsy MCParis in activefy promoting
the safe operation of motorcycles, as wedas promoting motorcycle safety, education
and awareness to the citizens of our City and State; and,
-WHEREAS, the motorcyclists have contributed extensive time, money and
community service to national and community charitable organizations such as
Easter Seals, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Salvation
Army andvarious g/ii relief efforts; anc4
^WHEREAS, during the month of may, aff roadway users should unite in the safe
sharing of the roadways within the City of Paris, and throughout the great State of
Texas;
NO-W, THEREFORE, I, -WILL BIARD MAYOR OF THE CM OF PARIS, TEXAS,
by the authority vested in me, and in recognition of the i7" Anniversary of the
efforts of A.B.A.7.E., Gypsy McParis and the other 220,ooo registered motorcyclists
statewide, and in recognition of the continued rote they serve as a leader in
motorcycle safety, education and awareness, do hereby proclaim the month of may,
2011, as
"NOTORCyCLP AWARE NTSS NOSY' -V'
in Paris, Lamar County, Texas, and urge all motorists to join in an effort to improve
safety andawareness on our roadways.
IN7EsTlMONlf -WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City to be affixed at the City of Paris, this the 23rd day of May, 2011.
WiffBiard, Mayor
ATTEST-
Janice ECfis, City Cterk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
-W. Cent McItyar, City Attorney
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Sunday May 29h
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2 d Annual Memorial Day Bike Ride
Bikers For Christ hosts Church Service at Love Civic Center at 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Ride @ Home Depot at 10:30 a.m.- Ending @ Love Civic Center
Bike Games & Bike Show
Vendors
$10 Per Person/ $15 Per Couple
For Bike Games and Bike Show
LIVE MUSIC from : Eric .Lindsey
Shallow Edge
(Boon bock (Deacons
No admission to participate in ride. Everyone welcome to join.
*All proceeds go toward The Veterans Memorial*
For more info call Pres. Sugarbear (903) 737-4801 or V.P. Suds (903) 272-2023
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