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 thorough knowledge of traffic laws and licensing requirements; and,
Whereas, The specific use of a safety helmet meeting the United States Department
of Transportation standards and the proper protective riding apparel is an important
part of a motorcycle operator’s responsibility; and,
Whereas, In Michigan, the Departments of State, State Police, Transportation
and Michigan State University are working in cooperation to promote motorcycle
safety and awareness; and,
Whereas, Michigan has 196,000 registered motorcycles and over 477,000 individuals
who have validated operator and chauffer licenses with a motorcycle endorsement;
and,
Whereas, Motorcycles represent 2.2 percent of all registered vehicles and unfortunately
account for 6.4 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities; and,
Whereas, Motorcycle safety awareness promotion is a cooperative effort to decrease
the number of injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycling; and
Whereas, The promotion of Motorcycle Rider Education programs available through
the Michigan Department of State and recommending that motorcycle operators
wear proper gear in addition to defensively operating their vehicles cautiously
on the road is intended to reduce the number of crashes; and now therefore be
it
Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan,
do hereby proclaim the month of May, 2004, as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
in Michigan. I urge all citizens to recognize the different type and size of
vehicles on our highways and develop a caring attitude toward sharing the road,
thus making the roads of our Great Lakes State safer for us all.
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