Senator Casperson offered the following resolution:

Senate Resolution No. 34.

            A resolution recognizing June 10, 2017, as ORV Rider Recognition Day.

            Whereas, Michigan is recognized as the trail state with 3,700 miles of designated Off-road vehicle (ORV) trails; and

            Whereas, Michigan has over 220,000 licensed riders using these trails; and

            Whereas, June 10-11, 2017, is Michigan’s ORV Free Riding Weekend; and

            Whereas, It is recognized how important this recreational sport is to our tourist economy; and

            Whereas, The users, local trail sponsors, and their many volunteer hours of our trail system should be recognized for their service; and

            Whereas, This day will encourage safe riding while practicing "Tread Lightly!" riding; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognizing June 10, 2017, as ORV Rider Recognition Day; and be it further

            Resolved, That we recognize the importance of off-road recreation in the state of Michigan and the large economic impact it has, as well as increasing awareness for safety and environmentally friendly practices.