Agenda 05/10/2016 Item # 4AW
5/10/2016 4.A.
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation for
hundreds of thousands of people across the state and nation, and,
WHEREAS, The motorcycle community brings an important economic and educational
benefit to our community;,. and,
WHEREAS, American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, ABATE, has chapters all over the
state and the Gator Alley Chapter of ABATE of Florida, Inc. is Collier
County's largest motorcycle rights organization; and,
WHEREAS, The Gator Alley Chapter of ABATE of Florida, Inc. is focused on the
primary functions to promote motorcycle awareness and safety and to work
closely with legislators to protect the rights of motorcyclists, and,
WHEREAS, The Gator Alley Chapter has a member base that represents a true cross-
section of the Collier County community with a membership including medical
professionals, small business owners, entrepreneurs and tradesman among
others; and,
WHEREAS, Motorcycles are more widely used now than ever before and drivers need to
be more aware of their presence, and,
WHEREAS, The educational and legislative efforts of ABATE of Florida, Inc., Gator
Alley Chapter are a cooperative effort aimed at decreasing injuries,
fatalities and heightening educational initiatives.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 2016 be designated as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10"' Day of may, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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5/10/2016 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2016 as Motorcycle Safety Month and to
promote_ motorcycle awareness and safety in Collier County. To be accepted by representatives
of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - ABATE of Florida Inc. — Gator Alley Chapter:
John Stevens, President; Lynn Corr, Legislative Trustee; Laurajo Smith, Communications; and
William " Riffraff" Breen, Safety Director.
Meeting Date: 5/10/2016
Prepared By
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
�. Title: Manager -Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 4/21/2016 11:58:27 AM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 4/29/2016 5:05:35 PM
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