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LANSING, Mich. – The state Senate recently adopted a resolution to establish June 10, 2017 as ORV Rider Recognition Day in Michigan.
“The Senate recognizes the importance of off-road recreation to our state, and the large economic impact it has,” said Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, who sponsored Senate Resolution 34. “We hope that ORV Rider Recognition Day will help increase awareness for safety, the economic value that motorized sports have on our state and local communities and environmentally friendly practices for ORV riders, as well.”
Michigan is often recognized as the trail state, and features 3,700 miles of designated off-road vehicle trails that are used by more than 220,000 licensed riders. Casperson noted that many of the licensed trail users and local trail sponsors also volunteer to maintain the state’s vast trail network.
ORV Rider Recognition Day is in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources’ ORV Free Riding Weekend, which is June 10-11.
From MI-TRALE
MI-TRALE contacted Senator Casperson to see if he would support a resolution proclaiming June 10, 2017 as “Michigan ORV Rider Recognition Day”. Senator Casperson has always been a strong supporter of our great recreational sport, and this was no different. His office prepared, presented and received senate approval for SR34 on March 28, 2017. This is an important step in having our sport recognized for the positive impact we are having in Michigan.
We encourage you to go for an ORV ride on June 10th. It is also free riding weekend, where an ORV license is not required on either June 10th or the 11th.
MI-TRALE would like to thank Senator Casperson and his office for continuing to be a key supporter of the ORV rider.
Tread lightly and have miles of fun on the many ORV trails in Michigan.
Donald Helsel
