Cycling for Warriors Day

WHEREAS, Freedom’s Heart Corporation is a charitable organization whose mission is to uplift United States veterans and their families through charitable contributions to organizations and individuals; and

WHEREAS, Freedom’s Heart is sponsoring the Cycling for Warriors bicycle ride which began on September 1, 2013, in San Diego, California, and will cross nine states before finishing in Jacksonville, Florida; and

WHEREAS, Cycling for Warriors promotes physical activity and wellness for our veterans, especially those who have been wounded in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, this public event, like many others, brings awareness and exposure to veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS, observing Cycling for Warriors Day encourages individuals, business and organizations to promote wellness, physical fitness and to heighten their philanthropic compassion for wounded Veterans:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2013, as

Cycling for Warriors Day

in the state of the Alabama.