,,iii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #bcc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #be1 #bjba,mr4 ,boozman 7for himself and ,mr4 ,kaine7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,,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 cycling4 ,whereas there are more than #eg1jjj1jjj adult cyclists in the ,united ,states2 ,whereas recreational cycling is a safe1 low-impact1 aerobic activity for all ages2 ,whereas when an individual cycles as a form of regular exercise1 it may benefit the individual's health2 ,whereas #hgj1jjj people of the ,united ,states choose to commute by bicycle to work2 ,whereas many communities in the ,united ,states officially recognize ,may #bast as ,bike to ,work ,day2 ,whereas bicycle tourism contributes billions of dollars annually to the ,united ,states economy2 ,whereas community leaders across the country in partnership with local officials have explored ways to increase access to outdoor bicycle recreation activities2 ,whereas outdoor bicycle recreation became even more important during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 ,whereas a ,national ,bike ,month would provide an opportunity to educate ,united ,states citizens about the importance of bicycle safety and the health benefits of cycling2 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 #aief3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states citizens should observe a ,national ,bike ,month to educate citizens of the ,united ,states about the importance of bicycle safety and the health1 transportation1 and recreational benefits derived from cycling2 7#b7 health and transportation professionals and organizations should promote bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling2 and 7#c7 ,united ,states citizens should applaud the millions of cyclists in the ,united ,states and the national and community organizations1 individuals1 volunteers1 and professionals associated with cycling for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling4