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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Bikers from across Texas are gathering for their |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol on Monday, January 22, 2007; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Assembling for the occasion are members of a myriad |
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of local clubs and such statewide groups as the Texas Motorcycle |
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Rights Association II, Texas ABATE Confederation and Texas |
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Confederation of Clubs; during the 79th Texas Legislature, an |
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estimated 5,000 bikers took part in this biennial event; and |
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WHEREAS, Laced with more than 200,000 miles of highways and |
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park, county, and farm-to-market roads, the Lone Star State offers |
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bikers ample room to roam, and the Texas motorcycle fraternity |
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includes members from every corner of the land; and |
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WHEREAS, Elected and appointed officials such as Governor |
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Rick Perry, Senator Kel Seliger, Representatives Fred Brown, Norma |
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Chavez, Chuck Hopson and Borris Miles, and Commissioner of |
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Education Shirley J. Neeley are motorcycle enthusiasts; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas bikers contribute significantly to their |
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communities, organizing riding events for the enjoyment of the |
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entire family and for the support of a wide range of charitable |
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causes; and |
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WHEREAS, Together with their readiness to lend a helping |
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hand, motorcycle enthusiasts embody the spirit of adventure, love |
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of the outdoors, and passion for freedom that have long been |
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associated with the Texan character; through their attention to the |
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legislative process, those who have gathered in Austin this week |
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are also demonstrating an admirable example of civic engagement; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature welcomes all those motorcyclists participating in |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extends to them sincere |
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best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit. |