THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY READSHAW, KORTZ, MOUL, MARSHALL, M. K. KELLER, BRENNAN, BISHOP, BOBACK, V. BROWN, CLYMER, CRUZ, DALEY, DEASY, DeWEESE, DiGIROLAMO, DONATUCCI, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, FREEMAN, GEIST, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GRELL, GROVE, HAHN, HARHART, HARKINS, HENNESSEY, HESS, HORNAMAN, HUTCHINSON, KAUFFMAN, KULA, LONGIETTI, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MARSICO, OBERLANDER, M. O'BRIEN, PASHINSKI, PRESTON, PYLE, ROCK, ROSS, SCAVELLO, SONNEY, STEVENSON, SWANGER, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WHITE, YOUNGBLOOD, SANTONI, BENNINGHOFF, ROEBUCK, MIRABITO AND BRADFORD, FEBRUARY 29, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, FEBRUARY 29, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Designating the month of May 2012 as "Motorcycle Safety and

Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, The safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue

of enduring consequence; and

WHEREAS, Pennsylvanians are encouraged to enjoy the use of

motorcycles while practicing utmost safety; and

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's economy benefits from more than

388,923 registered motorcycles and more than 828,000 licensed

motorcycle operators, all of whom are required to keep their

motorcycles inspected and obey laws relating to operator safety

and equipment; and

WHEREAS, Along with statistics on ownership and ridership,

the Department of Transportation reports that more than 3,756

motorcycle accidents occurred in this Commonwealth in 2009,

resulting in 204 fatalities; and

WHEREAS, Helmets were worn in 98 of those motorcycle

fatalities; and

WHEREAS, Despite inevitable incidents, motorcycle operators

continue to promote highway safety and encourage other motor

vehicle operators to recognize and participate in motorcycle

safety training; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the month of May, the Pennsylvania

Motorcycle Safety Program, Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward

Education of Pennsylvania (ABATE) and the Pennsylvania

Motorcycle Dealers Association (PMDA) are continuing their

advocacy of motorcycle safety; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the

month of May 2012 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in

Pennsylvania.