RE 09-23-97.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 092397.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A BICYCLE
SAFETY AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the City of Coppell considers the health and safety of all citizens to be the highest of all
priorities; and
WHEREAS the City of Coppell adopted an Ordinance requiring children 14 years of age and younger
to wear a bicycle helmet when riding a bicycle; and
WHEREAS the purpose of said ordinance is not only for enforcement of the law but also for the safety
and education of adults and children, emphasizing the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet; and
WHEREAS the Coppell Police Department is licensed and has trained personnel to instruct a Bicycle
Safety and Education Program, prepared by the Texas Department of Public Safety in cooperation with
the Texas Department of Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
Section 1
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to cause the Coppell Police Department to conduct
and provide a Bicycle and Safety Education Program for the children who reside within the City of
Coppell between the ages of seven and ten years of age.
Section 2
That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on the ,-~ ~'c~] day of
~f~e,.,-~ ~e ~" . 1997.
Can Sheeh'aL, -y;r -
ATTEST: ~ ~
Kathleen Roach, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: