82R5744 JH-D
By: Thompson H.R. No. 181
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Bikers from across Texas are gathering in Austin on
January 24, 2011, for their Legislative Day at the State Capitol;
and
WHEREAS, Members of statewide groups such as the Texas
Motorcycle Rights Association, the US Defenders/Coalition of
Independent Riders, the Texas Confederation of Clubs and
Independents, and the Texas Abate Confederation all participate in
this notable event; and
WHEREAS, The thriving membership of these organizations
demonstrates the large number of Texas citizens who are avid
bikers; hundreds of thousands of motorcycles are registered in the
Lone Star State, and this biennial legislative rally draws
thousands of motorcyclists to Austin; the advocacy of dedicated
riders has contributed to numerous positive developments through
the years, including the "Share the Road" initiative, and they have
also backed other programs that promote the safety of Texans on two
wheels, including the "Look Twice for Motorcycles" campaign
sponsored by the Texas Transportation Institute; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 gathering of motorcycle riders at the State
Capitol provides a fitting opportunity to remember Sputnik, the
founder and former chair of the Texas Motorcycle Rights
Association, the group that arranged the first Legislative Day for
bikers in 1995; after many years of doing his utmost to protect the
rights of his fellow riders, this respected biker passed away on
June 24, 2010, but his legacy of integrity and determination will
continue to inspire others for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, Motorcycle enthusiasts embody many of the qualities
that are central to the Texas identity, including a spirit of
adventure, a passion for freedom, a deep love of the outdoors, and a
willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need; they are
equally dedicated to taking an active role in our representative
form of government and voicing their support for the rights
outlined in our state and national constitutions; through their
attention to the legislative process, these concerned citizens are
addressing issues of importance to motorcyclists across the Lone
Star State, and the rumble of their machines in the streets of
downtown Austin on January 24 is the sound of democracy in action;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby welcome all those motorcyclists participating
in Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend to them sincere
best wishes for an enjoyable and productive visit.