SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 444
WHEREAS, BikeTexas represents thousands of people who ride
bikes in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Millions of Texans ride bicycles for fitness,
recreation, and transportation each year; bicycling provides
mobility options for families, creative class workers, and aging
populations; bicycling has been identified as an activity that
could reduce the cost of health care; and
WHEREAS, Bicycle and accessory sales contribute more than
$20 million annually in sporting goods sales taxes, which is the
primary source of funding for our state parks system; people who
ride bicycles contribute more than $50 million per year to Texas
charities; charity bicycle events and bicycle tourism have a
positive impact on local economies; and
WHEREAS, Engineering advances in protected bike lanes
offer greater safety to those who ride bicycles; bike lanes near
businesses have been proven to increase revenues; bike trails
increase nearby residential property values; mountain bike
ranches provide a nonagricultural source of rural income; and
WHEREAS, Bicycle advocates have worked hard for over two
decades to enhance the safety of Texas roadways for all road
users, and it is indeed fitting to recognize this outstanding
work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend BikeTexas for its ongoing efforts
and its dedication to improving bicycle safety and extend sincere
best wishes for continued success to its board of directors,
staff, members, and volunteers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
BikeTexas as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 30, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate