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03 LC 21 7147
House Resolution
71
By: Representatives Cummings of the 19th, Porter of the 119th, Powell of the 23rd, Parham of the 94th and Twiggs of the 8th
By: Representatives Cummings of the 19th, Porter of the 119th, Powell of the 23rd, Parham of the 94th and Twiggs of the 8th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May, 2003, as "Motorcycle Awareness
and You Month" in Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding has become a popular form of recreation and transportation for thousands of people across the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, the safety problems created by motorcycle riding should be of great concern to motorcyclists as well as to all other motor vehicle operators; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of our state be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and
WHEREAS, all motorcycle organizations, clubs, dealerships, groups, and highway safety officials in our state should join with the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program and the American Bikers Active Toward Education (ABATE) of Georgia, Inc., in promoting safe operation, increased rider training, improved licensing efforts, and motorist awareness; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2003, the ABATE of Georgia, Inc., will sponsor a motorcycle show and swap meet at the Lakewood Fairgrounds to promote May as "Motorcycle Awareness and You Month."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the month of May, 2003, as "Motorcycle Awareness and You Month" in Georgia and urges all motor vehicle operators to unite in the safe sharing of roadways throughout the State of Georgia and to keep our highways safe.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the ABATE of Georgia, Inc.
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding has become a popular form of recreation and transportation for thousands of people across the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, the safety problems created by motorcycle riding should be of great concern to motorcyclists as well as to all other motor vehicle operators; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of our state be aware of motorcycles on the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and
WHEREAS, all motorcycle organizations, clubs, dealerships, groups, and highway safety officials in our state should join with the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program and the American Bikers Active Toward Education (ABATE) of Georgia, Inc., in promoting safe operation, increased rider training, improved licensing efforts, and motorist awareness; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2003, the ABATE of Georgia, Inc., will sponsor a motorcycle show and swap meet at the Lakewood Fairgrounds to promote May as "Motorcycle Awareness and You Month."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the month of May, 2003, as "Motorcycle Awareness and You Month" in Georgia and urges all motor vehicle operators to unite in the safe sharing of roadways throughout the State of Georgia and to keep our highways safe.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the ABATE of Georgia, Inc.