SR0412 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE 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 reduces fuel consumption and road wear, and contributes 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, presenting motorcycle awareness programs to over 130,000 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, A.B.A.T.E. has trained over 138,000 high school students in motorcycle education; and

WHEREAS, The motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed extensive volunteerism and money to 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 SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that, in recognition of over 672,251 licensed motorcyclists statewide, over 28 years of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc., and in recognition of the continued role Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness, we designate the month of May 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.