Bill Text: IL HR1040 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designates the month of May of 2014 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)

Status: (Passed) 2014-05-21 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock [HR1040 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR1040-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 reduces fuel consumption and road wear, and
contributes in a significant way to the relief of traffic and
parking congestion; and
WHEREAS, According to the Illinois Secretary of State's
office, there were 649,333 licensed motorcyclists in the State
of Illinois as of March 4, 2014; 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. have promoted
motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school
drivers' education programs and to the general public in our

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State for the past 28 years; the group has provided motorcycle
awareness presentations to more than 138,000 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, 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that,
in recognition of over 649,000 registered motorcyclists
statewide, 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 of 2014 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the
State of Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to A.B.A.T.E of Illinois as a symbol of our esteem
and respect.