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 PUBLIC LAW 96-218—MAR. 28, 1980

94 STAT. 127

Public Law 96-218 96th Congress Joint Resolution Authorizing the President to proclaim May 1, 1980, "National Bicycling Day".

Mar. 28, 1980 [H.J. Res. 414]

Whereas, for more than a century, Americans of all ages have used the bicycle for personal transportation, health, fitness, and enjoyment; Whereas more than one hundred million Americans engage in bicycling for recreation and transportation; Whereas, for more than twenty years, the bicycle industry of the United States has celebrated the month of May as American Bike Month, observing the joys and utility of this unique, human-powered vehicle; Whereas no single vehicle is more widely used by the youth of our Nation; Whereas, with the increasing complexity of our national energy situation, Americans of all ages have discovered the great variety of practical uses of the bicycle for commuting, shopping, touring, improving physical fitness, camping, and enjoying the out-ofdoors; and Whereas the bicycle can be expected to play an increasingly important role in our Nation's energy conservation program: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That the President of the National United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation Bicycling Day. designating May 1, 1980, as "National Bicycling Day'', and calling ^^^^g^^tion authorization. upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate activities. Approved March 28, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 96-792 (Comm. on Post Office and Civil Service). SENATE REPORT No. 96-621 accompanying S.J. Res. 100 (Comm. on the Judiciary). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): Mar. 3, considered and passed House. Mar. 18, considered and passed Senate, in lieu of S.J. Res. 100.

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