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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 on January |
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26, 2009, for their Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Assembling for the occasion are members of myriad |
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local clubs and such statewide groups as the Texas Motorcycle |
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Rights Association, the Texas ABATE Confederation, and the Texas |
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Confederation of Clubs; more than 400,000 motorcycles are |
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registered in the Lone Star State, and this biennial event draws |
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thousands of bikers; and |
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WHEREAS, Laced with over 200,000 miles of highways and park, |
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county, and farm-to-market roads, the Lone Star State offers ample |
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room to roam, and the Texas motorcycle fraternity includes members |
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in every corner of the land; notable Texas bikers include such |
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officials as Governor Rick Perry, Senator Kel Seliger, and |
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Representatives Fred Brown, Norma Chavez, and Chuck Hopson; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas motorcyclists contribute significantly to |
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their communities, organizing riding events for the enjoyment of |
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the 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, these concerned citizens are seeking to |
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address issues of importance to motorists across the Lone Star |
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State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature welcome all those motorcyclists participating in |
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Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best |
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wishes for an enjoyable and memorable visit. |