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HONORING NARA CAMMACK
WHEREAS, Nara Cammack, a June 2025 graduate of Gunn High School, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and community spirit through her vision and dedication in proposing and advancing a Traffic
Garden/Bike Safety Park project in the City of Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, the Bike Safety Park, approximately the size of two basketball courts, provides a safe delineated track to teach bicycle safety and traffic rules. While particularly valuable for children learning to ride, it serves as
a resource for residents of all ages; and
WHEREAS, as part of her community service initiative, Nara collaborated closely with City staff from Transportation, Community Services, and Public Works Departments, as well as representatives from Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC). Together they identified the Ventura Community Center as a fitting location, and the project received broad support from all parties; and
WHEREAS, in addition to navigating the City's review process, Nara raised funds, engaged the community,
and presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, PTA/PAUSD/City Safe Routes to School Partnership also welcomed the project through a presentation to the City School Transportation Safety Committee, recognizing its value in strengthening immersive K-12 bicycle safety education; and
WHEREAS, the Bike Safety Park, the first of its kind in the Bay Area, was successfully installed on September
15, 2025, providing a lasting resource that promotes safety, sustainability, and healthy lifestyles in Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby commend Nara Cammack for her outstanding initiative, perseverance, and commitment to her community.
Her leadership serves as an inspiring example of civic engagement for Palo Alto’s youth and residents alike.
Presented: September 29, 2025
______________________________ Ed Lauing
Mayor
Proclamation