AJR32: Joint Resolution Text

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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE

2013 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 32

May 2, 2013 - Introduced by Representatives Strachota, Spiros, Milroy, Tittl, Ballweg, Kerkman, Kolste, Weatherston, Bewley, Kestell, Danou, Schraa, Endsley, Williams, A. Ott, Marklein, Bernier, Knodl, Ohnstad, Honadel, Born, Petryk, T. Larson and Murtha, cosponsored by Senators Petrowski, Grothman, Lehman, Erpenbach, Vinehout, Olsen, L. Taylor, Shilling, Lasee and Cowles. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR32,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming May 2013 as Motorcycle Awareness Month.

AJR32,1,4 Whereas, many thousands of Wisconsin residents and visitors enjoy motorcycling as an energy-efficient mode of transportation and as an enjoyable recreational activity; and

AJR32,1,7 Whereas, May is nationally recognized as the month motorcycles become more prevalent on our streets and the need to be aware of their presence is of the utmost urgency; and

AJR32,1,12 Whereas, due to the increased number of motorcycles on the roads and highways of our state and because motorcycle awareness and safety is a concern to all, it is appropriate to set aside a time to alert all motorists to the number of motorcyclists on the roads and to help motorists become aware of the safety concerns of motorcyclists, especially with regard to sharing the road with motorcycles; and

AJR32,1,15 Whereas, this worthwhile observance provides all Wisconsin motorists with an opportunity to rededicate themselves to the highest standards of highway safety; and

AJR32,2,2 Whereas, throughout Wisconsin, motorcyclists have been at the forefront of efforts to promote the wise and sensible use of this most enjoyable mode of travel; and

AJR32,2,5 Whereas, it is important to recognize the need for awareness on the part of all drivers of the seasonal return of motorcyclists and to urge drivers to be particularly alert and careful when approaching or overtaking a motorcycle on the highway; and

AJR32,2,8 Whereas, it is also important to honor motorcyclists' many contributions to the communities in which they live and ride and to remember those who have lost their lives in motorcycle accidents; now therefore be it

AJR32,2,11 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature hereby proclaims the month of May 2013 as Motorcycle Awareness Month; and be it further

AJR32,2,15 Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE) of Wisconsin, an organization that is actively promoting the safe operation, increased rider training, and increased motorist awareness of motorcycles.

AJR32,2,16 (End)