HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation Motorcycle Awareness Month May 2017
PROCLAMATION
Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 2017
WHEREAS, tens of thousands of Washington motorcyclists travel the roads, streets, and
highways of the Evergreen State in their regular work and school commutes, and in their
weekend adventures and vacation rides; and
WHEREAS, motorcycles are fuel efficient, reduce urban traffic and parking congestion,
and tread lightly on the overworked road system and transportation infrastructure for which they
help provide funding; and
WHEREAS, our state and nation are world leaders in motorcycle safety and licensing,
and in rider training and public awareness; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of the members of the motorcycling community are
genuinely committed to upholding safe and sane policies and procedures for themselves and their
passengers, and certainly also for their fellow motorists with whom they share the highways and
roads of our state; and
WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an important and economical mode of transportation
involving such activities as commuting, touring and recreation, and agriculture; and
WHEREAS, since motorcycles lack the protective armor of trucks and automobiles
which increases the risk of serious accidental injury and death for motorcyclists, all motorists
need to operate with caution near motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, the month of May enjoys special status as Motorcycle Safety Awareness
Month at the national and state level; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to set aside a time to alert motorists to the number of
motorcyclists on the road and to help motorcyclists become aware of the ways they can promote
safety;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim
the month of May 2017, to be
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
in Kittitas County, and urge all our citizens to be aware of and support the various motorcycle
awareness events throughout our state during the month of May.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Proclamation be immediately
transmitted to the Kittitas County Chapter of ABATE of Washington and to the Kittitas County
Sheriff’s Department.
Dated this 18th day of April 2017.
THE KITTITAS COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Paul Jewell, Chairman
Laura Osiadacz, Vice-Chairman
Obie O’Brien, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board