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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tern David Rice, District 4
Danny L. Kolhage, District I
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
May 17, 2017
Agenda Item Number: B2
Agenda Item Summary #2967
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Presentation of Mayor's proclamation recognizing the month of
May, 2017 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness 2017
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Kathy Peters Completed
Board of County Commissioners Pending
05/01/2017 3:31 PM
05/17/2017 9:00 AM
Mayor's Proclamation
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 2017
WHEREAS, motorcycles are increasingly used as a regular means of transportation; and
WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an energy- efficient vehicle that reduces fuel consumption, traffic
and parking congestion; and
WHEREAS, the motorcycle is an important form of transportation for commuting, touring and
recreation; and
WHEREAS, with motorcycle ownership in Florida exceeding 750,000 registered motorcycles, the
Governor of the State of Florida and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation have traditionally name May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month ";
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WHEREAS, states and motorcycle organizations across the country will be conducting a variety
of activities to promote the importance of motorist awareness and safely sharing the road with
motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, ABATE of Florida, Inc. promotes friendship and safety among all motorcyclists using
their motto of "American Bikers Aiming Towards Education" and "Zero Accidents, Zero Deaths "; and
WHEREAS, locally, ABATE of Florida, Inc. is highly involved in motorcycle safety through the
Rider and Motorist Education Programs which includes the "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program" to
educate the non - riding public how to safely share the road with motorcycles; and
WHEREAS, a certified motorcycle safety course is now being offered in Monroe County;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, George Neugent, the Mayor of Monroe County, Florida do hereby
proclaim the month of May 2017 as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
and encourage all residents to join the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners in the public
safety campaign in an effort to ensure the safety and well -being of our citizens and visitors.
Signed this 17 day of May, 2017
George Neugent, Mayor