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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 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 10th Day of May, 2016.
4 /1let BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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