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P R O C L A M A T I O N
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 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 2018 be designated as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of May 2018.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 5630
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2018 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in
Collier County. To be accepted by Lynn Corr, Fred Corr, Will Breen, Denise Russo and Ron Jefferson.
Meeting Date: 05/22/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/08/2018 4:24 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
05/08/2018 4:24 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 05/09/2018 8:33 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 05/12/2018 10:53 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/22/2018 9:00 AM
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