Moline, IL...State Representative Rich Morthland (R-Cordova) passed House Resolution 377 acknowledging the outstanding work of Nick Ziegler who builds BMX bikes that are given to underprivileged children. A press conference will be held 2:00PM, August 31 at 1620 20th Ave, Moline, IL to present Mr. Ziegler with the signed House Resolution. 

WHO:  State Representative Rich Morthland

WHAT: Press Conference honoring the work of BMX enthusiast Nick Ziegler.

WHEN: 2:00PM CST, August 31, 2011
WHERE: 1620 20th Ave, Moline, IL at Ziegler`s home bike shop in his garage.

To date, Mr. Ziegler has refurbished and given away dozens of BMX racing bikes. On one occasion, he outfitted all the children of a man who was stricken with cancer. That father saw his children compete on those bikes before he passed away.

For more information call (309) 762-3008 or email repmorthland@gmail.com. Attached is the text of the House Resolution.

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