PRO 2014-05TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
PROCLAMATION NO. 2014-05
A PROCLAMATION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
ESTABLISHING THE MONTH OF MAY 2014 AS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND
AWARENESS MONTH IN TROPHY CLUB IN CONJUNCTION WITH NATIONAL
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS MONTH.
WHEREAS, today's society is finding more citizens involved in motorcycling on the roads of our
country; and
WHEREAS, motorcyclists are roughly unprotected and therefore more prone to injury or death in a
crash than other vehicle drivers; and
WHEREAS, campaigns have helped inform riders and motorists alike on motorcycle safety issues to
reduce motorcycle related risks, injuries, and, most of all, fatalities, though a comprehensive approach to
motorcycle safety; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of all who put themselves behind the wheel, to become aware of
motorcyclists, regarding them with the same respect as any other vehicle traveling the highways of this
country; and it is the responsibility of riders and motorists alike to obey all traffic laws and safety rules; and
WHEREAS, the safe operation of a motorcycle requires the use of special skills developed through a
combination of training and expertise, the use of good judgment, plus a through knowledge of traffic laws and
licensing requirements, and
WHEREAS, with the onset of warmer weather the number of motorcycles on our streets and highways
increase dramatically; and
WHEREAS, during the month of May, motorcycle organizations nationwide will hold various events to
promote motorcycles safety and awareness with the hope of raising public awareness of motorcycling and
motorcycle riders, not for just one specially designated month, but throughout the year as well.
WHEREAS, urging all citizens of our community to become aware of the inherent danger involved in
operating a motorcycle, and for riders and motorists alike to give each other the mutual respect they deserve;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR CONNIE WHITE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM:
Section 1. The month of May, 2014 as National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the
Town of Trophy Club to coincide with National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. Further, I urge all
residents to do their part to increase safety and awareness in our community.
Section 2. That this Proclamation shall take effect from and after its date of passage, in accordance
with law; and it is so proclaimed.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, this the 5th day of
May, 2014.
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Connie White, Mayor Tam y rd To Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas Tow&,).o rophykgub, Texas