Agenda 05/10/2022 Item # 4E (Proclamation-Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month)4.E
05/ 10/2022
PROCLAMATION
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 2022 be designated as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of May 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR. , CHAIRMAN
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4.E
05/10/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.E
Doc ID: 22093
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2022 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in
Collier County. To be accepted by Lynn and Fred Corr, Denise Russo, Laura Jo Smith, Jennie
McCallion, Jerry Mason, Norm Hansen, Tammy Hansen, Barb Grassel, Ron Strobel, and Rusty Crans.
Meeting Date: 05/10/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/03/2022 1:59 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
05/03/2022 1:59 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Division Review Completed
Completed 05/03/2022 4:28 PM
Completed 05/04/2022 9:36 AM
05/10/2022 9:00 AM
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