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OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring May 2000 as }
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In Contra Costa County }
RESOLUTION NO. 2000/tog
MWEREAS motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and efficient transportation for
more than 400,000 People in California: and
UWEREAS 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
KWEREAS 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 THEREFOR., BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declare May
2000 as MOTORCYCLE A WARENESS M0N7H 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.
PASSEL? ANI) ADOPTED ON, MAY 2, 2 by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
ark DeSaul i
ohn Gioia Gayle . Uilkema
M
Donna G , hair Joe Cannciamilla
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 2nd day of May, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, Distract IV