Bill Text: IL HR0370 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designates the month of May in 2015 and 2016 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-01-03 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HR0370 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR0370-Introduced.html

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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

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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.