A resolution 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.

III 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 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. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 25, 2021 Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. KAINE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Trans- portation RESOLUTION 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. Whereas there are more than 57,000,000 adult cyclists in the United States; Whereas recreational cycling is a safe, low-impact, aerobic ac- tivity for all ages; Whereas when an individual cycles as a form of regular exer- cise, it may benefit the individual’s health; Whereas 870,000 people of the United States choose to com- mute by bicycle to work; Whereas many communities in the United States officially recognize May 21st as ‘‘Bike to Work Day’’; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR233.IS SR233 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 233 IS Whereas bicycle tourism contributes billions of dollars annu- ally 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 impor- tant during the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas a National Bike Month would provide an oppor- tunity to educate United States citizens about the impor- tance 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 (1) United States citizens should observe a Na- 2 tional Bike Month to educate citizens of the United 3 States about the importance of bicycle safety and 4 the health, transportation, and recreational benefits 5 derived from cycling; 6 (2) health and transportation professionals and 7 organizations should promote bicycle safety and the 8 benefits of cycling; and 9 (3) United States citizens should applaud the 10 millions of cyclists in the United States and the na- 11 tional and community organizations, individuals, vol- 12 VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR233.IS SR233 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 233 IS unteers, and professionals associated with cycling for 1 promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:20 May 26, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR233.IS SR233 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS