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OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring May 1999 as }
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS I�10NTH �
in Contra Costa County
RESOLUTION NO. 991177
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
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 3, .1999, ABATE is sponsoring a motorcycle ride ,from Contra Costa
County to the State Capitol in Sacramento to promote Motorcycle Awareness .Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declare May 1999
as MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH 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 27, 1999, by a unanimous vote of the .Board
members present. - _
Mark DeSaulni
ohn Gioid, C B.. ilkcma
Lonna er e Canciamilla, Chair
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 Band and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 27T'4 day of April, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
N Supervisors and County Administrator.
By
.Deputy Clerk
Introduced 17), Supervisor RESOLUTION 99/177
Mark DeSaulnier, .District IV