S*1223 Concurrent Resolution, By Shealy
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM MAY 2016 AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS
 MONTH" THROUGHOUT THE STATE, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO BE AWARE OF
 MOTORCYCLISTS WHO SHARE OUR ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, AND TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO
 WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE MOTORCYCLE-RELATED CRASHES, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.

   04/12/16  Senate Introduced (Senate Journal-page 6)
   04/12/16  Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation
                     (Senate Journal-page 6)
   05/18/16  Senate Committee report: Favorable Transportation
                     (Senate Journal-page 14)
   05/24/16  Senate Adopted, sent to House (Senate Journal-page 96)
   05/25/16  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (House Journal-page 7)

COMMITTEE REPORT

May 18, 2016

S. 1223

S. Printed 5/18/16--S.

Read the first time April 12, 2016.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1223) to proclaim May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" throughout the State, to encourage all South Carolinians to be aware of motorcyclists who share our roads and highways, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.

TO PROCLAIM MAY 2016 AS "MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" THROUGHOUT THE STATE, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS WHO SHARE OUR ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, AND TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO WORK TOGETHER TO REDUCE MOTORCYCLE-RELATED CRASHES, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.

Whereas, in the year 2015, one hundred thirty-seven motorcyclists lost their lives and 1,729 motorcyclists were injured in the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, to help prevent such loss of life and injuries, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly ask every automobile driver to "look twice, save a life," as urged by the Motorcycle Awareness campaign; and

Whereas, further, the General Assembly encourages all motorcyclists to take advantage of advanced rider education to reduce their risk of death or injury, and the members remind all South Carolinians to think twice before driving in an impaired condition; and

Whereas, other excellent safety practices for motorcyclists include carrying increased insurance coverage, inspecting motorcycles before each ride, and wearing the right protective gear to reduce abrasions and injuries in case of accident; and

Whereas, finally, the General Assembly asks that every state agency work toward providing safety for all motorcyclists through awareness programs, road maintenance, and motorcycle training programs. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, proclaim May 2016 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" throughout the State, encourage all South Carolinians to be aware of motorcyclists who share our roads and highways, and urge all citizens to work together to reduce motorcycle-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.