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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING MAY 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 2005/249
MOTORCYLE AWARENESS MONTH
IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
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WHEREAS, motorcycle riding isa.popular forth'of recreation and,efficient transportation for more than
569,226 people it",.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 co''prn to motorcyclists;
and
WHEREAS, it is;especially important that the citizens of ouzo;count b °aware of rnttorcycles on the
streets:and'highways and recognize the importance of in ttle s� jl ti�rid
WHERFIAS,"lthe ,American Brotherhood Aimed Tards Educatii teff Califf>rma ,(ABATE) is an
organizatiwt.that "is "activel promoting safe operation, increased rider training, and increased
motorist aw4rreness cif tnotoreveles.
NOW, THEREFORE BE II` RESOLVED that the B80 bf tiperltscixs ecldre May 2005 as
lVIO 'f3R YCL AWARENESS MONTH in "Cc tacountyAnd s both motorcycle
out in la#1e t(rr i�rs,.:tt ollaw the:rules t f the rciad- all citizens:will remain safe from
vehicle accidents and subsequent injuries.
PASSED AND ADOPTEb!ON,APRIL 26,2005,by,a unanimous vote of theEoard members present.
AYLE^B. UM-
Chair
--- —Dis#riot II Supervis r F T r
A,4'1r
JOHN GIOIA .F ' IZY N PIEPHO
District I Supervisor District III Su ry s
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MARK DeSAULNIER ,�.-----FED L D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a tare and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown:
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ATTESTED: April 26,2045
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Administrator
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.COU ' By 1 Cap Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor DeSaulnier, District IV