HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05012007 - PR.1 RESOLUTION DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2007/ 243
MAY 2007 AS MOTORCYCLE
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and efficient transportation for more
than 570,000 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 �Fw},, k w
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WHEREAS, Contra CostaCounty Surpervisors urge both motorcycle�nders and automobile drivers to
follow the rules of the road so all citizens will°remain safe from, vehicle accitlents and subsequent
injuries. . R
NOW, THEREFORE BE°IT RESOLVED that the Board of 8up ervi sb"r's'r declares May, 2007 as
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PASSED a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors this Sed y` y,
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JOHN GI-OI- N_ "PIEPHO,NCliair
District I Supervisor 'yfi
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SUSAN BONILLA; FEDEkAL GLOVER
District IV Supe is f ! D1strl&Xmt Supery r
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GAVLE4 VILKEMAy
District II Supervisor
_ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date aforesaid.
' - * John Cullen, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
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_ Deputy Clerk
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