The federal government is officially recognizing May 2004 as National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, thanks to the efforts of retiring U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado. Campbell, an avid rider and longtime advocate of motorcycling causes, introduced Senate Resolution 168 which was passed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate on April 28th, 2004
Texas riders thank the Mayors of these33 citiesfor their
personal support & presentation of proclamations in 2004
...ride safe !
March 15
Joyce Bise & riders of Giddings received a proclamation from Mayor James Arndt (sitting). And yes, the Mayor is wearing a Harley do rag...
*newspaper article was published
April 2
Seagoville Gypsy MC received a proclamation from Mayor James Kelsey of
Balch Springs
*newspaper article was published
April 6 - Junk Yard Dawgs MC received a proclamation
from Mayor C. Shane Johnson of Rowlett
April 6
Big Nasdy -Texas X Riders & Pops -Saints MC
holding the proclamation received from
Mayor Bob Day of Garland .
rec'dlocal Cable tv coverage 4-7 thru 4-12
April 12
Nuke-N-Pave Dave with
Mayor Larry E. Crow, Sr.
of La Marque
Dave says they are discussing Share the Road signs.
April 13
Members of Junk Yard Dawgs MC were presented this proclamation by Mayor John Mondy of Wylie
*newspaper article was published
April 15
Seagoville Gypsy MC received this proclamation
from Mayor James Wilkins of Seagoville
April 13 - GG of Seagoville Gypsys MC with Mayor Marge Puck of Gun Barrel City
April 14 - American Legion Riders
received this proclamation from
Mayor Becky Altemus of Shenandoah
"It went great -they like motorcycle riders and invited us to set up a rally they have room for 5000 bikes? go figure. The article about it and photos will come later. -Dana
April 19 - Junkyard Dawgs MC received a proclamation from Mayor Hugh Cairns ofSachse
*newspaper article. was published
April 22 - Riders in Abilene, along with Sputnik & members of TMRA2, received a proclamation from Mayor Grady Barr. There were several tv stations taping.
*2 newspaper articles were published
April 26 - Riders in Plano received a proclamation from Mayor Pat Evans. Among those riders present was Larry Coats. (standing next to the Mayor as she read the poclamation) He was hit last year right in front of City Hall by a driver who was distracted while on the cellphone. Also present were members of Gypsy MC, Texas ABATE, Panther Creek HOG, American Eagle HOG, TMRA2, TMRA, Central Freedom Riders, 2 Wheel Inc.,B.A.N.D. & Stripe of KHYI .
Greg Bodin (the Blonde Bomber) & TMRA2 members received a proclamation from Mayor Russ McEwen of Big Spring .
April 22 - GG of Seagoville Gypsy MC with
Ms. Limbaugh, City Secretary of Seven Points.
Proclamation signed by Mayor Gerald Taylor
April 27
the same 42 riders then rode to Midlothian ro receive a proclamation from the Mayor Pro-tem "Dusty" Fryer ...signed by Mayor David Setzer....
-riders were Gryphons MC, Blue Knights MC XXI, BAND & a Leatherneck MC brother .
*newspaper article was published
April 27
42 riders received the proclamation from Mayor Joe Jenkins of Waxahachie. The riders were members of Gryphons MC, Blue Knights MC XXI , BAND & a Leatherneck MC brother .
* 2 newspaper articles were published
Sidecar Dave, President of Gryphons MC & Ken Reeves, President of Blue Knights MC XXI.
This year, members of TMRA set up a few meetings to pick up proclamations in person & received many others by mail using a form letter they send out in Feb to over 1200 Texas cities. Current TMRA Pres, Mark Worcester, does not share the same views concerning media coverage as being the most effective way to increase driver awareness. However, his agenda did include setting up a few 3 minute presentations to promote placement of
Share the Road signs. Good work TMRA - hope to work together again in 2005
John Munson & Mark Worcester (TMRA) with
Mayor Scott Bradley
Trophy Club, TX
Randy Scoggins of South West Winds & Mark Worcester (TMRA) with
Mayor F.T. Herbert of
Benbrook Texas
Watauga Councilman
Ernie Koontz (also a member of Blue Knights MC) joined forces with
Camille Bowers & Mark Worcester
of TMRA to bring new signs to
Watauga asking motorists to
watch for motorcycles.
Motorcyccycle Safety & Awareness
begins in our own backyards...
April 30 - American Legion Riders & Bandidos MC (W. Houston C.O.C.) received a proclamation from Mayor Wilson Archer of Humble.
Also attending were members of Bikers for Jesus.
*the city of Humble is discussing the installation of Share the Road signs
ABOUT THE HUMBLE PROCLAMATION :
This is why we need the proclamations and media coverage to increase driver awareness and safety...
Last Friday on the way back from getting the proclamation from the city of Humble a high school student passed American Legion Rider Rex Dexter on the right in the middle of a curve knocking him down and kept on going. Rex is all right only got a little road rash and a twisted ankle but his bike might not be fixed in time for the Pasadena proclamation.
-Dana Young.
May 3 - Junkyard Dawgs MC, John & Rebecca Hollingshead of BAND, & Stripe
received a proclamation from Mayor Ken Jones of Rockwall.
May 4 - American Legion Riders, TMRA & Pasadena
PD Motorcycle Officers received a proclamation from
Mayor Manlove of Pasadena
*newspaper article was published
May 10 - Riders & B.A.N.D. supporters received a proclamation from
Mayor Todd Little of Red Oak.
*newspaper article was published
May 6 - members of
Coyote Moon Dawgs MC, True Few MC, CTDMA, UCOA, TMRA 2 & Austin HOG Chapter received a proclamation from Mayor WIll Wynn of Austin . John "Ragu" Gould speaking on behalf of Austin Bikers.
*newspaper article was published
May 10 - American Legion Riders
received a proclamation from
Mayor Joe Michels of Oak Ridge North
May 11 - Beardog Wheeler of Arlington ABATE received a proclamation from Mayor Cluck of Arlington. Other ABATE members also attending were Tom Covington & Ronny Jones. We hear that the Hooters gang was there (on a separate issue) & helped cheer after the presentation. : )
May 10 - members of TMRA2 Heart of Texas
(HOT) Chapter & a few Independent riders in
the area received a proclamation from
Mayor Will Lowrance of Hillsboro.
*newspaper article was published
May 10 - members of
Solders for Jesus MM,
American Legion Riders,
& Houston C.O.C. received a proclamation from Mayor Bill White of Houston.
May 17 - Big "D" Gypsy MC received a proclamation
from Mayor Artis johnson of Hutchins.
*the city of Hutchins is planning the installation
of 2 Share the Road signs
April 28 - Kim McIntire of
2 Wheel Inc. received a proclamation from Mayor Pat Richardson of Pantego
