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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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join citizens across the state in recognizing May of 2011 as |
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Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month; and |
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WHEREAS, The safe operation of a motorcycle requires the |
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use of special skills developed through a combination of |
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training, expertise, the use of good judgment, and a thorough |
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knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements; and |
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WHEREAS, With the onset of warmer weather, the number of |
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motorcycles on our streets and highways increases dramatically; and |
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WHEREAS, Motorcyclists and motorcycle interest groups |
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continue to demonstrate support for motorcycle safety programs |
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offered for both beginning and advanced riders; and |
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WHEREAS, During the month of May, motorcycle organizations |
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nationwide will hold various events to promote Motorcycle Safety |
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and Awareness Month with the intention of raising public |
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awareness of motorcycling and motorcycle riders; and |
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WHEREAS, This initiative is a commendable step toward |
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creating a better understanding of the ways that Texas motorists |
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can safely share the road with one another and will help reduce |
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hazardous situations on our streets and highways throughout the |
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year; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the month of May in 2011 as Motorcycle |
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Safety and Awareness Month and urge all members of the motoring |
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public to support this worthwhile event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in |
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honor of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 9, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |