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Mayoral Proclamation
International Walk to School Month
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WHEREAS, hundreds of children could be saved each year if communities take steps to
make pedestrian safety a priority;
WHEREAS, a lack of physical activity plays a leading role in rising rates of obesity,
diabetes, and other health problems among children, and being able to walk or bicycle to
school offers an opportunity to build activity into daily routine;
WHEREAS, driving students to school by private vehicle contributes to traffic
congestion and air pollution;
WHEREAS, an important role for parents and caregivers is to teach children about
pedestrian safety and to become aware of the difficulties and dangers that children face
on their trip to school each day, as well as the health and environmental risks related to
physical inactivity and air pollution;
WHEREAS, community leaders and parents can determine the “walk-ability” of their
community by using a “walk-ability” checklist;
WHEREAS, community members and leaders should make a plan to make immediate
changes to enable children to safely walk and bicycle in our communities and develop a
list of suggestions for improvements that can be done over time;
WHEREAS, children, parents, and community leaders around the world are joining
together to walk to school and evaluate walking and bicycling conditions in their
communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Jeff Krauss, proclaim the
month of October as “International Walk to School Month” in Bozeman, Montana and
encourage everyone to consider the safety and health of children this month and
throughout the year.
DATED this 1st day of October 2007
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Jeff Krauss
Mayor
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