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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Safety is the highest priority for the streets and
3highways of our State; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The great State of Illinois is proud to be a
5national leader in motorcycle safety, education, and
6awareness; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Motorcycles are a common and economical means of
8transportation that reduce fuel consumption and road wear and
9contribute in a significant way to the relief of traffic and
10parking congestion; and
 
11    WHEREAS, It is especially meaningful that the citizens of
12our State be aware of motorcycles on the roadways and recognize
13the importance of motorcycle safety; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The members of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward
15Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Illinois, Inc. continually promote
16motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school
17drivers' education programs and to the general public in our
18State; A.B.A.T.E. has presented motorcycle awareness programs
19to over 100,000 participants in Illinois over the past 6 years;
20and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, All motorcyclists should proudly and actively
2promote the safe operation of motorcycles, as well as promote
3motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed
5extensive volunteer service and money to many national and
6community charitable organizations; and
 
7    WHEREAS, During the month of May, all roadway users should
8unite in the safe sharing of roadways within and throughout the
9great State of Illinois; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
11NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that,
12in recognition of over 637,000 registered motorcyclists
13statewide, 27 years of service from the members of A.B.A.T.E.
14of Illinois, Inc., and the continued role that Illinois serves
15as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness, we
16designate the month of May in 2015 and 2016 as Motorcycle
17Awareness Month in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois as a symbol of our esteem
20and respect.