SC S0517

Congratulates ABATE of South Carolina on its 50th anniversary, recognizing the motorcycle rights organization founded in 1975 by Jesse McDugald

Acknowledges ABATE's successful lobbying effort on June 16, 1980, which amended South Carolina's helmet law to allow adults aged 21 and older to choose whether to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle

Notes the organization's origins in response to the 1967 South Carolina mandatory helmet law, which was passed after federal government threats to withhold funding from states without such laws

Commends ABATE of South Carolina for its years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to members of ABATE of South Carolina