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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 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 2015 be designated as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12 th Day of May, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_________________________________________
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.F.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2015 as Motor Cycle 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: Lynn
Corr, Legislative Trustee; Laurajo Smith, PR/Communications; and William "Riffraff" Breen,
Safety Director.
Meeting Date: 5/12/2015
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
5/5/2015 11:57:42 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: FlanaganJim
5/5/2015 11:57:43 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 5/5/2015 12:27:59 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/5/2015 12:31:32 PM
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