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VERNON TOWNSHIP
RESOLUTION #R08-104

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAY 2008 AS “MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE TOWNSHIP OF VERNON

WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation for thousands of people across the State and the nation; and

WHEREAS, a growing number of New Jersey citizens are choosing motorcycles as an alternative mode of transportation; and

WHEREAS, motorcycles are convenient, provide fuel economy benefits to the environment, reduce traffic and parking congestion, and provide enjoyment to their riders; and

WHEREAS, many automobile drivers do not anticipate routine encounters with motorcyclists in traffic; and

WHEREAS, all motorists need to operate with caution near motorcycles as they lack the protective armor of and are less visible than trucks and automobiles, which increases the risk of serious accidental injury and death for motorcyclists; and

WHEREAS, in recent years, more than half of all motorcycle fatalities involved a crash with another type of vehicle; and

WHEREAS, because a motorcyclist is more likely to die in a crash than an automobile driver or passenger, an increased knowledge and awareness of motorcyclists can lessen the occurrence of injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists; and

WHEREAS, due to the increased number of motorcycles on the roads and highways of our State, and because motorcycle awareness and safety is a concern to all, it is appropriate to set aside a time to alert all motorists to the number of motorcyclists on the roads and to help motorists become aware of the safety concerns of motorcyclists; and

WHEREAS, in light of all these factors, it is important to heighten motorcycle awareness.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Township of Vernon, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, that May 2008 be designated as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” in the Township of Vernon.

CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the Vernon Township Council at their regular meeting held on May 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Vernon Municipal Building, 21 Church Street, Vernon, NJ.

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Dennis G. Murray
Acting Municipal Clerk