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OF
CONTRA COSTA COIU'NTYY STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring May 1998 as )
1 IOTORCY LEAR'ARENESSMON7H } RESOLt.ITION NO. 98/197
in Contra Costa Counter )
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a populaT 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 mare 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
County to the Sacramento to promote Motorcycle Awareness Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares May 1998
as MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONM in Contra Costa County and urges both
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 o,the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier
4/(,,1 m Ro it CaY le . U° ma
Donna er doe Canciamilla
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 28"day of April, 1998.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervi and County Administrator,
By_ Zo�
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier°, District IV