The resolution recognizes the City of Brownsville for its innovative efforts to promote bicycling as a healthy and environmentally friendly activity. Initially aimed at encouraging exercise and combating obesity and diabetes, Brownsville has successfully integrated bicycling into its recreational and tourism sectors, as well as local transportation. The city has implemented various ordinances to enhance bicycle-friendliness, developed an extensive network of bike trails, including the Historic Battlefield Trail, and regularly hosts CycloBia events that encourage community participation in biking, running, and walking. Additionally, initiatives like the Brownsville Bike Barn and the Earn-a-Bike Program have further engaged residents in cycling activities.

In light of these accomplishments, the resolution proposes to officially designate Brownsville as the Bicycling Capital of the Rio Grande Valley. This designation aims to acknowledge the city's successful promotion of cycling and to serve as a model for other Texas communities. The resolution stipulates that this designation will remain in effect for ten years following its passage by the legislature, highlighting Brownsville's commitment to fostering a culture of health and sustainability through biking.