HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011998 - 1998-197 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, ,NATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of.Declaring May 1998 as
MOTORCYCLEAWAREA7ESSMON77Y ) RESOLUTION NO. 98/197
in Contra Costa County }
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and efficient transportation for
more than 400,000 people in California; and
WHERE, the safety hazards :created by automobile operators due to the difficulty of seeing
smatter objects on the streets and highways of Contra Costa County are of prime concern to
motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of aur county be aware of motorcycles on
the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and
WHEREAS, the American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education of California (ABATE) is
an organization that is actively promoting safe operation, increased rider training, and increased
motorist awareness of motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1998, ABATE is sponsoring a motorcycle ride from Contra Costa
Couniy to the Sacramento to promote Motorcycle Awareness Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares May 1998
as M07"ORCYCLE AWAR,EAI WSS MOA 7"H in Contra Costa County and urges froth
motorcycle riders and automobile drivers to follow the rules of the road so all citizens Will remain
safe from vehicle accidents and subsequent injuries.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON April 28, 1998, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulni
ImR it
+Gayle ar ma
Donna6Joe C.anciamilla
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of
said Board of Supm4sors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
.Supervisors affixed this 28`'day of April, 1998.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supenris and County Administrator.
By
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supm6or
Mark DeSauinier, .District IV