Proclamation - City Council - 5/9/2006 - Motorcycle Awareness
Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation
WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an energy-efficient vehicle which conserves fuel,
reduces urban traffic and parking congestion, and treads lightly on the overworked road
system; and
WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an important and economical mode of
transportation involving such activities as commuting, touring and recreation, and can be
an aid to agriculture; and
WHEREAS, the motorcycle promotes tourism and friendship by attracting riders
from throughout the United States and many foreign countries through various clubs and
organizations; and
WHEREAS, since motorcycles lack protective armor oftrucks 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, due to the increased number of motorcycles on the roads and
highways of our state and throughout the nation and because motorcycle awareness and
safety is a concern to all, it is appropriate to set aside a time to alert motorists to the
number of motorcyclists on the roads and to help motorcyclists become aware of the
ways they can promote safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy C. Merrill, Mayor ofthe City of Eagle, do
hereby proclaim the month of May 2006 to be
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH
In Eagle, and I urge all our citizens to be aware of and support the Motorcycle Awareness
Rally sponsored by the Idaho Coalition for Motorcycle Safety on May 6th. I also
encourage all governmental agencies, civic and service organizations, drivers and riders
to join in a concerted effort to make motorcycling a safe activity in our state through
support of the Idaho STAR program, which is aimed at educating and training both
young and adult motorcycle operators and other vehicle operators, so that mutual respect
and increased awareness will exist on our Idaho streets and highways.
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