Motorcycle Awareness Rally at the Statehouse, May 4th, 2008

ABATE of South Carolina announces, with cooperation from the South
Carolina State Senate, House of Representatives, and the Governors Office that
May is "Motorcycle Awareness Month" in South Carolina. To celebrate and to
shine light on the cause, a special day of support and enlightenment has been
planned for May 4th, 2008, culminating on the steps of the Statehouse.
Motorcyclists and associations from around the State, including ABATE,
Christian Riders, Military Veterans Motorcycle Club, HOG chapters, SC Patriot
Guard Riders, Goldwing Club, Honda Riders, Star Riders, and many others will
convene at 11:00am in front of Wentworth Printing in West Columbia (12th St.
and Meeting St.) and parade their bikes with Police escorts to the Statehouse.
On the Statehouse steps there will be a presentation ceremony which will
include the following:
-- Tribute to our legislative supporters, State, and Country
-- Presentation by the Patriot Guard Riders
-- Discussion of our current legislative position and goals
-- Presentation to Alive at 25 defensive driving program chairmen of our
support and partnership
-- Presentation of the Proclamation from the Governor's office for May as
"Motorcycle Awareness Month"
-- Presentation to Governor Sanford a special gift from the Motorcyclists
of South Carolina, naming him as "Legislative Freedom Fighter of the
Year"
-- Unveiling of the "Riders Education and Awareness Posters"
-- Speeches from U.S. Representative Joe Wilson, State Senator Jake
Knotts, and State Representatives Nikki Haley, Mac Toole
-- Tribute and dedication to our lost and fighting soldiers protecting our
freedom

All members of the Press are invited and encouraged to attend this
historic event. Never before have so many come together in the name of
Motorcycle Awareness and Safety, with an emphasis on personal freedom. We
look forward to seeing you there!
Jason R. Foster, Events Coordinator; ABATE of Lexington, SC
jasrofo@aol.com , 803-603-0397
SOURCE ABATE of South Carolina