Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May)

There is nothing that hurts worse than getting a call that one of your friends had an accident on their motorcycle and is fighting for their life at the hospital, or worse. My friend and pastor Danny Taylor lost his life going home on his motorcycle. When I got the call, I was at an appointment getting my taxes taken care of for the year. I went straight from there to the hospital, where it seemed like all the church from 1st Bikers Church plus some had gathered to pray and comfort each other and his family. He didn't live through the night. It devastated us all.

With the growing number of motorcycle accidents out on the open road, we celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. So, those of you who own a bike and like to feel the freedom of the wind in your face with the sun on your backside and the scenery in front, we salute you. We love you. And, we want you to eventually come back home for a visit. -- editor, Shonda Ponder

by: Michael C. Burgess, MD (R-TX)

Washington, D.C. - May 8, 2019 - (The Stuff Gazette) -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, MD (R-TX) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), joined by four fellow Members of Congress, introduced a resolution recognizing May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As co-chairs of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, Reps. Burgess and Walberg support the more than 25 million Americans who ride a motorcycle each year and promote the safety of all who share the road.

“In 2008, I co-founded the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus with Rep. Gabby Giffords to stand alongside motorcycle riders in Texas and around the country. It is alarming that motorcycle deaths occur more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. All of us can do our part to promote safe motorcycling and encourage all users to share the road,” said Rep. Burgess. “During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and throughout the year, we want to encourage support of not only motorcyclists, but also those interested in safety on our roads and highways – as well as the enjoyment of all that motorcycling has to offer.”

“The start of spring means a growing number of riders in Michigan and beyond are out enjoying the open road and the benefits motorcycles bring,” said Rep. Walberg. “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is an important opportunity to remind car and truck drivers to always be on the lookout for a nearby motorcycle and educate motorcyclists on safe operating procedures. We all share the road—riders and motorists alike—and we have a responsibility to ensure safety is on the top of everyone’s minds. Remember, look twice, save a life!”

Full text of the resolution can be found here. For further information about motorcycle safety, please see helpful tips and statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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