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Escorted by U.S. Capitol Police motorcycle officers, Congressman Walberg
(R-MI) rides a 100th Anniversary Harley-Davidson Road King to the steps
of the Capitol Building.
 Congressman
celebrates Ride to Work Day
Like many motorcyclists, Tim Walberg celebrated Ride to Work Day by throwing
a leg over a bike and heading to the office.
But unlike most of us, Walberg's trip to work today ended at the steps
of the U.S. Capitol Building where he serves as a representative for Michigan's
7th Congressional District.
The longtime AMA member then delivered the following speech on the floor
of the U.S. House of Representatives:
Today is National Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day, and just a few
minutes I ago, I proudly road a Harley-Davidson Road King to the steps
of the Capitol Building.
Motorcycle riding has been a passion of mine since my 20th birthday,
and as a proud member of the American Motorcyclist Association and the
Harley Owners Group, I can attest that responsible riding has many unique
recreational benefits for millions of Americans.
During this session of Congress, we are looking for ways to break
our dependence on foreign oil, develop alternative fuels and increase
domestic conservation.
Motorcycles are an excellent alternative to current forms of transportation
because they offer both fuel efficiency and greater enjoyment for the
commuter.
I encourage all Americans to learn more about the recreational and
environmental benefits of responsible motorcycle riding by visiting
the American Motorcyclist Association's website and availing themselves
of the motorcycle rider-safety training program.
Ed Moreland, AMA Vice President of Government Relations, was present to greet
Congressman Walberg and responded by saying, “We are thrilled that Representative
Walberg has taken this opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits
of motorcycles and Ride to Work Day. The motorcyclists of south-central
Michigan should be proud to know that a true rider is carrying the message
of motorcycling freedom, safety and way of life to the steps of Capitol
Hill.”
For more about Ride to Work Day, see
www.ridetowork.org.
© 2007, American Motorcyclist Association
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