Bill Text: IL SR1781 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-05-27 - Resolution Adopted [SR1781 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-SR1781-Introduced.html

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SENATE 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 are nearly 356,000 licensed motorcyclists in the
State of Illinois; 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 more than 29 years; the group has provided motorcycle
awareness presentations to more than 138,000 participants in
Illinois over the past 7 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 SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that, in recognition of over
355,000 registered motorcycles statewide, over 29 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 2016 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.