HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 08- National Dump the Pump Day June 19, 2008Mayoral Proclamation
National Dump the Pump Day
June 19 2008
WHEREAS, June 19, 2008 marks the Third Annual National Dump the Pump Day, a
day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, conserve
gasoline, and help reduce greenhouse gases;
WHEREAS, by "dumping the pump" and taking public transportation instead of
driving a car, people can make a difference and help improve the environment;
WHEREAS, by "dumping the pump" and taking public transportation instead of
driving a car, people can save money consuming less gasoline, and reduce our nation's
overall dependence on foreign oil.
WHEREAS, public transportation plays an important role in protecting air quality by
reducing smog-producing pollutants and greenhouse gases;
WHEREAS, public transportation reduces the country's carbon footprint by 37 million
metric tons, the equivalent of 4.9 million households using electricity in a year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that 1, Mayor of the City of Bozeman
proclaim June 19, 2008 as NATIONAL DU111P THE PUMP DAY in the City of
Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana and that Streamline will join with transit agencies
across the country and participate in the Third Annual National Dump the Pump Day to
encourage transit ridership on June 19, 2008.
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bozeman declares that by using public
transportation, people can help to improve the environment, while helping to reduce our
country's dependence on foreign oil by conserving gasoline.
ALSO BE IT RESOLVED that public transportation is an important part of our nation's
transportation system and people want to have other options than driving a car
DATED this 1 fi"' day of June 2008.
Kaaren Jacobson, Mayor