PRINTER'S NO. 2685
No. 308 Session of 1997
INTRODUCED BY BROWN, DECEMBER 9, 1997
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
DECEMBER 9, 1997
A RESOLUTION
1 Proclaiming January 18 through 24, 1998, as "Snowmobile Safety
2 Awareness Week" in this Commonwealth.
3 WHEREAS, The family sport of snowmobiling is enjoyed by more
4 than 100,000 men, women and children in Pennsylvania; and
5 WHEREAS, Snowmobiling represents one of the fastest-growing
6 segments of Pennsylvania's winter tourism industry, generating
7 millions of dollars in revenue for many rural Pennsylvania
8 communities; and
9 WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated snowmobile club members
10 volunteer their efforts each year in maintaining the 3,000 miles
11 of snowmobile trails enjoyed by many diverse winter
12 recreationists, including cross-country skiers, mushers and
13 snowmobile enthusiasts; and
14 WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania State Snowmobile Association and
15 the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for more
16 than 23 years have joined together to educate the snowmobiling
17 public as to safe and responsible snowmobiling; and
1 WHEREAS, More than 24,900 young riders have successfully
2 completed the Snowmobile Safety Education Program taught by
3 volunteer instructors and department staff since the program was
4 created in 1975; and
5 WHEREAS, Responsible riding practices, such as avoiding
6 alcohol and operating at safe speeds, make Pennsylvanians'
7 snowmobiling experiences safe and enjoyable; therefore be it
8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in the interest
9 of safe and enjoyable snowmobiling, encourage all snowmobilers
10 to take advantage of snowmobile safety programs and through
11 their actions and the example they provide preserve and enhance
12 the family sport of snowmobiling; and be it further
13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives proclaim January
14 18 through 24, 1998, as "Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week" in
15 this Commonwealth.
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