Skip to content
J1848Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Motorcycle Safety Month

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York”

Sponsor Joseph E. RobachSD-56
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to proclaim May 2017 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the rising number of motorcyclists and related accidents. , emphasizing the need for increased safety measures and education to protect both riders and drivers.

  2. Calls for greater public awareness and involvement. at local, state, and national levels to address motorcycle safety, suggesting that community action and education are crucial to reducing fatalities.

  3. Recognizes the importance of official awareness months. , which can lead to targeted campaigns, policy focus, and potentially more resources devoted to motorcycle safety in New York State.

The daily · weekday mornings

Albany, before your first meeting.

Every bill that moved yesterday, summarized in a sentence and ranked by impact. The Albany Scorecard follows on Sundays.

Free. Unsubscribe in one click. Want alerts on specific bills? Create an account.

Headline styles

Declare Motorcycle Safety Month

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph E. Robach

Senator · Senate District 56

Chair, Transportation

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

1 pageUnderlined is new[Struck] is removedOfficial text on nysenate.gov ↗

Senate Resolution No. 1848 BY: Senator ROBACH MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1848 BY: Senator ROBACH MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official months that are set aside to increase awareness of issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, motorcycle riders are killed by drivers who do not see them; greater public awareness must be achieved in an effort to reduce the numbers of fatalities; and WHEREAS, In addition, the number of motorcyclists is increasing yearly; further education is necessary in an effort to teach riders to become more aware of safety issues and possible road hazards; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious safety issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 2017, as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

Reflowed for reading: line numbers and page breaks removed. Cite the official text.

Summaries, headlines and scores are AI-generated from the official bill text. How we score bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation.