[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2837-H2838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY PROFILING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Michigan (Mr. Walberg) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring awareness to the 
issue of motorcycle profiling.
  This week, I joined Congressman Burgess, my fellow co-chair of the 
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, to introduce a resolution that 
encourages

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greater collaboration between the motorcycle community and law 
enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.
  There is no doubt, motorcycles represent more than just a mode of 
transportation to those of us who ride them. They often signify a sense 
of freedom, identity, and camaraderie. In Michigan, we have thousands 
of local riders and many more who come from out of State to enjoy our 
Great Lakes, scenic highways, and the great outdoors.
  As an avid motorcyclist myself, I have heard from many in the riding 
community who felt that they had been profiled by law enforcement at 
least once, oftentimes solely because of their motorcycle-related 
apparel. While I certainly support actions taken to enforce violations 
of the law, we should all be concerned about profiling of riders based 
on their attire and absent any wrongdoing.
  To be clear, motorcyclists have a deep appreciation for our Nation's 
law enforcement officers. We understand the difficulties they face on a 
daily basis, and we are not disparaging that in any way. Our resolution 
simply seeks to bring increased awareness and encourage a cooperative 
effort to address an issue that affects many of our constituents in the 
motorcycle community.
  By having an open dialogue, I hope we can foster a greater 
understanding of the issues surrounding motorcycle profiling and ensure 
our roads and highways are safe for all to enjoy.


                    Recognizing the Maitland Family

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jim and Cheri 
Maitland of Jackson, Michigan. The Maitlands recently made history by 
becoming the first family to visit all 418 national parks and units. 
From Alaska to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, 
Michigan, they have logged more than 300,000 miles over the span of 8 
years. The Maitland children, Jamison and Gerald, each have an 
impressive collection of Junior Ranger badges from learning about all 
the parks.
  The family earned the nickname the ``Parkbound Maitlands'' after 
watching a documentary series on America's national parks, which then 
sparked a desire on their part to see the beauty across our great land.

  When the Maitlands are not exploring in their RV, you might find them 
volunteering at River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, 
Michigan. It is a wonderful park and destination in our community where 
the family has spent more than 1,000 volunteer hours.
  Their philosophy is to leave each park a little bit better than how 
they found it.
  Madam Speaker, I share the Maitlands' love of the outdoors and our 
national park system. This is truly a remarkable accomplishment and one 
that makes me pretty jealous.
  Congratulations to the Maitland family on your incredible journey. I 
am grateful for your commitment to keeping our parks in pristine shape.

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