HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012002 - 2002-198 In the Matter of Declaring May 2002 as )
MOS"ORCYLE"A WARENESS MONTH. )
In Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO. 20021198
WHEREAS motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and efficient transportation for more
than 400,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS the safety hazards created by automobile operators due to the difficulty of seeing
smaller 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 our county be aware of motorcycles on
the streets and highways, and recognize the importance of motorcycle safety; and
WHEREA,j 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.
NOW, THERETORg B.E'IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declare May 2002
as MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS M0N7H in Contra .Costa County and urges both
motorcycle riders and automobile drivers to follow the rules of the road so that all citizens will
remain safe from vehicle accidents and subsequent injuries.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON May 7, 2002 by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Marie DeSaulnier
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Donna G Federal D. Glover
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of
said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 7"day of May, 2002.
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
t' Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, District IV