HR0370 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Safety is the highest priority for the streets and highways of our State; and

WHEREAS, The great State of Illinois is proud to be a national leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; and

WHEREAS, Motorcycles are a common and economical means of transportation that reduce fuel consumption and road wear and contribute in a significant way to the relief of traffic and parking congestion; and

WHEREAS, It is especially meaningful that the citizens of our State be aware of motorcycles on the roadways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and

WHEREAS, The members of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Illinois, Inc. continually promote motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school drivers' education programs and to the general public in our State; A.B.A.T.E. has presented motorcycle awareness programs to over 100,000 participants in Illinois over the past 6 years; and

WHEREAS, All motorcyclists should proudly and actively promote the safe operation of motorcycles, as well as promote motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; and

WHEREAS, The motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed extensive volunteer service and money to many national and community charitable organizations; and

WHEREAS, During the month of May, all roadway users should unite in the safe sharing of roadways within and throughout the great State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that, in recognition of over 637,000 registered motorcyclists statewide, 27 years of service from the members of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc., and the continued role that Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness, we designate the month of May in 2015 and 2016 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois as a symbol of our esteem and respect.