[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 269 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 269

       Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 19, 2009

  Ms. Giffords (for herself and Mr. Burgess) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
                             Infrastructure

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Whereas approximately 7,000,000 motorcyclists ride on our Nation's roads and 
        highways to commute, travel, and recreate;
Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix;
Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having 
        little impact on our Nation's transportation infrastructure;
Whereas the United States is the world leader in motorcycle safety, promoting 
        education, licensing, use of protective gear, and motorcycle awareness;
Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes 
        through licensing, training, education, enforcement, personal 
        responsibility, and increased public awareness;
Whereas, according to a comprehensive study conducted on motorcycle crash 
        causation in the United States the ``Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors 
        and Identification of Countermeasures'' (Hurt Report), in approximately 
        two-thirds of fatal car-motorcycle crashes, the driver of the car was at 
        fault;
Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help to 
        decrease car-motorcycle crashes;
Whereas May is designated as ``Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month''; and
Whereas National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle 
        Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to always wear helmets and 
        other protective gear, never drink and ride, be properly licensed, and 
        get training and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the 
        road: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the contribution motorcycles make to the 
        transportation mix;
            (2) encourages all road users to be more aware of 
        motorcycles and motorcyclists' safety;
            (3) encourages all riders to receive appropriate training 
        and practice safe riding skills; and
            (4) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
        Month.
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