HomeMy WebLinkAboutMotorcycle Awareness17:54 FAX 7603421195 Valley V-Twin LPJuuZ
He Fatty
Valli
ail y V-Twin
Motorcycle' & Scooter Sales
82-78G India 13.I.ud.
Indio, CA 92201
760-342-1199
Mayor Jim Ferguson
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
February 20, 2006
Dear Honorable Mayor Ferguson,
I would like to request that the Gf ty -of Palm Desert once again ,proclaim the month of
May as "Motorcycle Awareness Month". in 2004 and 2005 every dity in the Coachella
Valley stepped up to the plate and made "Motorcycle Awareness Month" a reality. I'm
hopeful that the City of Palm Desert will -help make 2006 as suomeefull
I make this request annually as a concerned resident of the Coachella Valley - one who
rides and has experienced the personal heartache of. having my step -son "go down" due
to a motorists' inattentiveness. - I will continue to do so until such time that no one ever
hears those dreaded words ..."I'm sorry, i just didn't see the motorcycle".
My husband George and I continue to promote motorcyclist awareness & training --
George has taken the GMSP Rider Coach training to become an instructor for
"Coachelie Valley Motorcycle Training". This school, owned by Alton. Stevens, provides
both BasicRider and Advanced Rider Training Courses to all current and future
motorcyclists here in the Coachella Valley. However, all the training in the world can't
protect a- motorcyclist -from a motorist who is not paying -attention.
I am again working with Senator .Jim Battin & Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia who are
spearheading efforts to declare May 2000 as "Motorcycle Awareness Month" for"the
State of California.
i've included revised proclamation verbiage for your perusal. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at the numberladdress above.
Sincerely,
Halle Fetty
Go -Owner
Valley V Twin
Motorcycle & Scooter Sales
Received Feb-20-06 06:53pm From-7603421195 To -PALM DESERT CiTY CLE Pale 02
, 17:54 FAX 7603421195 Valley V-Twin
I1003
WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of efficient transportation and recreation
for more than 1,000,000 people in California; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all vehicles be aware of one another and learn to Share
the Road and practice courtesy; and
WHER.A.S, motorcycles provide transportation that use fewer resources, causes less wear
and tear on public roadways. and increase available parking areas; and
W.H.M AS, the safety hazards crested by automobile operators who have not been
educated to watch for motorcyclists on,the sheets and highways of Palm Desert are of
prime concern to motorcyclists; and
WHEREAS, it is especially important that the citizens of Palm. Desert be aware of
motorcycles an the streets and highways and recognize the importance of motorcycle
safef; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize the need for awareness on the part of all drivers,
especially with regard to sharing the mad with motorcycles, and to honor motorcyclists'
many contributions to the communities -in which they live and ride_
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Palm. Desert declare May
2006 , s MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS MONTH in Palm. Desert and urges both
motorcycle riders and automobile drivers to follow the rulas of the road so that all
ci&ens will remain safe.
Received Feb-20-06 05:53pm From-7603421195 To -PALM DESERT CITY CLE Page 03