PRINTER'S NO. 3262
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
850
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY READSHAW, MARSHALL, KORTZ, MOUL, BARBIN, QUIGLEY,
CORBIN, WHEELAND, KNOWLES, KIRKLAND, HENNESSEY, BURNS, BAKER,
COHEN, THOMAS, PASHINSKI, MACKENZIE, KOTIK, V. BROWN,
HARHART, DONATUCCI, TAYLOR, STAATS, RAVENSTAHL, BIZZARRO,
BOBACK, VEREB, BARRAR, SACCONE, DiGIROLAMO, CALTAGIRONE,
LONGIETTI, TOEPEL, McNEILL, TOOHIL, JAMES, DAVIS, HAHN, WARD,
PICKETT, SONNEY, DUSH, KAUFFMAN, SAINATO, D. COSTA, ROSS,
MILLARD, MURT, MUSTIO, SNYDER, WATSON, MARSICO, IRVIN,
ENGLISH, MENTZER, PAYNE, NEILSON, KINSEY, BULLOCK, MATZIE,
MILNE, DAY, YOUNGBLOOD, A. HARRIS, R. BROWN, GOODMAN, SAYLOR,
DEASY, GIBBONS, GROVE, MAHONEY, EVERETT, REGAN, MAJOR,
FARINA, ZIMMERMAN, GINGRICH, OBERLANDER, FEE AND GILLEN,
MAY 2, 2016
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
MAY 2, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety and
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The safety of all Pennsylvania motorists is an issue
of enduring consequence; and
WHEREAS, Motorcyclists have all of the same rights and
privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway; and
WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" and
during the rest of the year, drivers of all other vehicles and
all road users are reminded to safely "share the road" with
motorcyclists and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists
safe; and
WHEREAS, During "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month,"
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Pennsylvanians are encouraged to spread the word about
increasing motorcyclists' safety, to support and enhance
motorcycle safety awareness programs and to enjoy the use of
motorcycles while practicing utmost safety; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's economy benefits from more than
401,439 registered motorcycles and more than 860,600 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 3,589
motorcycle accidents occurred in this Commonwealth in 2015,
resulting in 179 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 and the Pennsylvania Motorcycle
Dealers Association are continuing their advocacy of motorcycle
safety; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
month of May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania.
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