HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 Proc Bonnie Robert Powers Day
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"BONNIE AND ROBERT POWERS DAY"
WHEREAS, Robert and Bonnie Powers are the founders of the Valley Spokesman Bicycle Club and
originators of the Cinderella Classic, Women's Only Bicycle Ride; and
WHEREAS, they began the Cinderella Classic event in 1976, starting andfinishing at Dublin High School
and have since had to move to the Alameda County Fairgrounds after outgrowing Dublin High and Camp
Parks with over 5,000 requests to participate, and over 2,500 riders in this year's event; and
WHEREAS, the Powers draw upon what seems like boundless energy each year, purely for the
enjoyment of providing this event by securing the necessary City permits, and contact with Police
Departments, they start their ride-day at 5:00 am and do not usually pack up until 10:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, the monies raised from the Cinderella Ride are donated to women-based charities such as
Bay Area Breast Cancer Network; Bay Area Girls Center, Big Sisters of the East Bay, Community Violence
Solutions - Rape Crisis Center, East Bay Agency for Children; Family Violence Law Center; Planned
Parenthood, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; and the list goes on!
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED, that I, Janet Lockhart, Mayor of the City of Dublin, on behalf
of the entire City Council, wish to thank and acknowledge Bonnie and Robert Powers for their efforts in
continuing this cause that benefits so many organizations in Dublin and the Tri-Valley area, do hereby
proclaim June l,?h, 2008 "Bonnie and Robert Powers Day" in the City of Dublin.
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DATED: June 17, 2008
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