House Joint Resolution 547, sponsored by Representative Rudd, aims to commemorate May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in Tennessee. The resolution emphasizes the importance of safety on the state's roads and highways, recognizing that many residents and visitors enjoy motorcycling as both a practical and recreational activity. It highlights the necessity of educating both motorcycle riders and other vehicle operators to reduce traffic-related injuries and economic losses. The resolution also acknowledges the efforts of the Department of Safety, which trains approximately 10,000 citizens annually through its Motorcycle Rider Education Program, as well as the contributions of organizations like the Concerned Motorcyclists of Tennessee and the National Motorcycle Riders Foundation in promoting safety and awareness.

The resolution calls for the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Tennessee General Assembly to officially recognize and support Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in May 2025, joining the citizens of Tennessee in this important initiative. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, ensuring that the message of motorcycle safety is effectively communicated to the public.