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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, with a membership
including medical professionals, small business owners,
entrepreneurs and tradesmen 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.
and the Gator Alley Chapter are cooperative efforts 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 2017 be designated as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH IN COLLIER
COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of May, 2017.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 3126
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2017 as Motorcycle Safety Month in Colli er
County. To be accepted by representatives of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education - ABATE of
Florida Inc. - Gator Alley Chapter, Lynn Corr, President and Legislative Trustee, Will Breem, Safety
Director, and Fred Corr, State Delegate.
Meeting Date: 05/09/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/30/2017 3:00 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
04/30/2017 3:00 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 05/01/2017 9:04 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 05/01/2017 11:49 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/09/2017 9:00 AM
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