HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-078RESOLUTION NO. 10-078
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY 2010
AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made the
following determinations:
1. Motorcycles are increasingly used as a regular means of transportation.
2. The motorcycle is anenergy-efficientvehiclethat reduces fuel consumption traffic
and parking congestion and is an important form of transportation forcommuting,
touring and recreation.
3. Citizens should recognize the fact that motorcycle operators have the same rights
and privileges as operators of other vehicles on the roads and highways.
4. With motorcycle ownership in Florida exceeding 750,000 registered motorcycles,
the Governor of the State of Florida has traditionally named May as "Motorcycle
Safety Awareness Month".
5. States and motorcycle organizations across the country will be conducting a variety
of activities to promote the importance of motorist awareness and safely sharing
the road with motorcyclists.
6. Locally, ABATE of Florida, Inc, is highly involved in motorcycle safety through its
Rider and Motorist Education Programs which includes the "Motorcycle Safety
Awareness Program" to educate the non-riding public howto safely share the road
with motorcycles.
7. ABATE of Florida, Inc. promotes friendship and safety among all motorcyclists using
their motto of "American Bikers Aiming Towards Education".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, that this Board does hereby proclaim the month of May 2010 as MOTORCYCLE
SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2010.
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