HR0255 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0255 LRB103 32111 ECR 61132 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Safety is the highest priority for the highways and streets 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 primary, 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, 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 (ABATE) of Illinois, Inc. continually promote motorcycle safety, education, and awareness in high school drivers' education programs and to the general public in our State; the organization has presented motorcycle awareness programs to over 120,000 participants in Illinois over the past eight years; and

WHEREAS, It is of the upmost importance that all motorcyclists join with ABATE of Illinois, Inc. in actively promoting the safe operation of motorcycles as well as promoting motorcycle safety, education, awareness and respect of the citizens of our City and State; 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, it is fitting that all roadway users unite in the safe sharing of roadways throughout the great State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare May of 2023 as Motorcycle Awareness Month in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize the 36 years of ABATE of Illinois, Inc., the more than 352,318 registered motorcyclists statewide, and the continued role that Illinois serves as a leader in motorcycle safety, education, and awareness; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to ABATE of Illinois, Inc. as a symbol of our esteem and respect.