HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05012001 - 2001-109 f Pa
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of.Declaring May 2001 as )
MOTORCYLE A WARENESS MONTH )
In Contra Costa County )
RESOLUTION NO. 2 00 1/109
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and efficient transportation for
more than 400,00.0 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declare May
2001 as MOTORCYCLE A WARENESS MONTH in Contra Costa'County.and urges
both motorcvcle 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, MAY 1, 2001, by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
Mark DeSauln' r
�Ohn Ga le , Chair
Donna Gerbef Federal D. Glover
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 1st day of,May 2001.
JOHN R. SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supe o and County Ad nistr
B'
Deputy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor -
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV