HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_2022 Motorcycle Safety & Awareness MonthProclamation
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH
MAY 2022
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation for
thousands of people in Arizona and our nation; and
WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of special skills
developed through a combination of training and experience, the use of
good judgement, and through knowledge of traffic laws and licensing
requirements; and
WHEREAS, motorcycles provide a means of transportation that uses fewer resources,
causes less wear and tear on public roadways, and increases available
parking areas; and
WHEREAS, the safety hazards created by the automobile operators who have not been
educated to watch for motorcyclists on the streets and highways of
Arizona are of prime concern to motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the need for awareness on the part of
all drivers, especially with regard to sharing the road with
motorcyclists, and to honor the many contributions motorcyclists
make to the communities where they live and ride;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chip Wilson, Mayor of the City of Apache Junction,
Arizona, do hereby proclaim the month of May as
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Apache Junction, Arizona and encourage all Arizonans to look twice
for motorcycles.
Signed and attested to this day of , 2022.
CHIP WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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JENNIFER PEÑA
City Clerk