Full Text of HR0247 98th General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
| 2 | | WHEREAS, Safety is the highest priority for the streets and
| 3 | | highways of our State; and
| 4 | | WHEREAS, The great State of Illinois is proud to be a
| 5 | | national leader in motorcycle safety, education, and
| 6 | | awareness; and
| 7 | | WHEREAS, Motorcycles are a common and economical means of
| 8 | | transportation that reduces fuel consumption and road wear, and
| 9 | | contributes in a significant way to the relief of traffic and
| 10 | | parking congestion; and | 11 | | WHEREAS, It is especially meaningful that the citizens of
| 12 | | our State be aware of motorcycles on the roadways and recognize
| 13 | | the importance of motorcycle safety; and | 14 | | WHEREAS, The members of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward
| 15 | | Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Illinois, Inc., continually promote
| 16 | | motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school
| 17 | | drivers' education programs and to the general public in our
| 18 | | State, presenting motorcycle awareness programs to over
| 19 | | 100,000 participants in Illinois over the past 6 years; and
| 20 | | WHEREAS, All motorcyclists should proudly and actively
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| 1 | | promote the safe operation of motorcycles, as well as promote
| 2 | | motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; and
| 3 | | WHEREAS, The motorcyclists of Illinois have contributed
| 4 | | extensive volunteerism and money to national and community
| 5 | | charitable organizations; and
| 6 | | WHEREAS, During the month of May, all roadway users should | 7 | | unite in the safe sharing of roadways within and throughout the | 8 | | great State of Illinois; therefore, be it
| 9 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | 10 | | NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 11 | | in recognition of over 637,000 registered motorcyclists | 12 | | statewide,
27 years of A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc., and the | 13 | | continued role
Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle | 14 | | safety, education,
and awareness, we do hereby proclaim the | 15 | | month of May as
Motorcycle Awareness Month in the State of | 16 | | Illinois; and be it further
| 17 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
| 18 | | presented to A.B.A.T.E of Illinois as a symbol of our esteem
| 19 | | and respect.
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