LRB-2286/1
SRM:eev:jf
2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE
May 3, 2013 - Introduced by Senators Petrowski, Olsen, Cowles, Erpenbach,
Grothman, Lasee, Lehman, Shilling, L. Taylor and Vinehout, cosponsored by
Representatives Strachota, Spiros, Ballweg, Bernier, Bewley, Danou,
Endsley, Honadel, Kerkman, Kestell, Knodl, Kolste, Marklein, Milroy,
Ohnstad, A. Ott, Schraa, Tittl, Weatherston, Williams, Petryk and T.
Larson
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR28,1,1 1Relating to: proclaiming May 2013 as Motorcycle Awareness Month.
SJR28,1,42 Whereas, many thousands of Wisconsin residents and visitors enjoy
3motorcycling as an energy-efficient mode of transportation and as an enjoyable
4recreational activity; and
SJR28,1,75 Whereas, May is nationally recognized as the month motorcycles become more
6prevalent on our streets and the need to be aware of their presence is of the utmost
7urgency; and
SJR28,1,128 Whereas, due to the increased number of motorcycles on the roads and
9highways of our state and because motorcycle awareness and safety is a concern to
10all, it is appropriate to set aside a time to alert all motorists to the number of
11motorcyclists on the roads and to help motorists become aware of the safety concerns
12of motorcyclists, especially with regard to sharing the road with motorcycles; and
SJR28,1,1513 Whereas, this worthwhile observance provides all Wisconsin motorists with an
14opportunity to rededicate themselves to the highest standards of highway safety;
15and
SJR28,2,2
1Whereas, throughout Wisconsin, motorcyclists have been at the forefront of
2efforts to promote the wise and sensible use of this most enjoyable mode of travel; and
SJR28,2,53 Whereas, it is important to recognize the need for awareness on the part of all
4drivers of the seasonal return of motorcyclists and to urge drivers to be particularly
5alert and careful when approaching or overtaking a motorcycle on the highway; and
SJR28,2,86 Whereas, it is also important to honor motorcyclists' many contributions to the
7communities in which they live and ride and to remember those who have lost their
8lives in motorcycle accidents; now therefore be it
SJR28,2,11 9Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature
10hereby proclaims the month of May 2013 as Motorcycle Awareness Month; and be it
11further
SJR28,2,15 12Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint
13resolution to A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE) of
14Wisconsin, an organization that is actively promoting the safe operation, increased
15rider training, and increased motorist awareness of motorcycles.
SJR28,2,1616 (End)
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