SHE'S BAAAACK..... Like a repetitive migraine. So lets all ban together and stop her for the last time, and then get this woman voted out of her Public SEAT! All the information and contacts are posted below... Meet... Illinois Rep. Mary Flowers (DEMOCRAT-CHICAGO) Now read what her vision of restrictions should be for OUR sport and OUR kids... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flowers Bill Would Prohibit Youth Riding Illinois House bill 5029 (Previously known as bill 3914), introduced by Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago), would make it illegal for anyone under the age of 16 to operate and all-terrain vehicle or off-highway motorcycle. The proposed legislation would also make it illegal to transport a passenger on an ATV or OHM regardless of whether the vehicle is configured for a passenger. The bill would also require ATV and OHM riders to have valid driver's licenses and wear helmets. This legislation was referred to the rules committee on February 26th. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't know how you are all feeling towards our recent government actions, but I've had just about enough here! They are getting WAY out of control with their power and actions! AND IT"S NOT just Miss Flowers here that is OUT OF CONTROL! OctoMom can have 14 KIDS... live off complete gov't assistance... but we can't allow our kids, WHO WE PAY FOR, ride a dirtbike or atv... Come on... ?????? Enough already. Some may think this is "unprofessional" ... "politically incorrect" to post this... it's time to take out the bull and get real here. The gov't is proposing laws and restrictions to absolutely destroy the grassroots of our sport and industry! I'm tired of being "politically correct".... what's next??? This Gov't official is ridiculous ! Give gov't one ridiculous law.... they will keep writing up more ridiculous laws. IT TAKES A "SPECIAL" KIND OF PERSON TO TAKE AWAY A KID'S MINI BIKE OR ATV, ALONG WITH ALL THEIR DREAMS! Enough said. ANYONE with a dirtbike or atv.... Let's contact Miss Flowers... "politely and professionally" and inform her of "OUR" sport and "OUR" children! Not hers... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Rep. Mary Flowers at flowersme@ilga.gov Springfield Office: 251-E Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL   62706 (217) 782-4207 (217) 782-1130 FAX District Office: 2525 W. 79th Street Chicago, IL  60652 (773) 471-5200 (773) 471-1036 FAX Cook County ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make your voice be heard! UOR Racing has contacted each Sen. and Rep. with an email of pictures of kids racing and opinion of Rep. Flowers Bill. We urge you to contact these elected gov't officials and voice the impact racing has had on your lives! Stop those who are against kids racing and riding! ~Click for all Illinois Sen. and Rep. email contact information If you cannot open the file, please email UOR Racing for the list. gusse@unitedoffroadracing.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who is the Elementary & Secondary Education Committe? See below... Don't stop yet RACERS! Keep up the good work on having "Your Right To Ride!" Contact these Representatives and tell them how racing is your right and life!   Elementary & Secondary Education Committee - Members 96th General Assembly   Role Representative Party Phone Email           Chairperson Michael K. Smith Democrat (309) 353-6276 email Vice-Chairperson Fred Crespo Democrat (630) 372-3340 email Republican Spokes. Jerry L. Mitchell Republican (815) 625-0820 email Member Suzanne Bassi Republican (847) 776-1880 email Member John D. Cavaletto Republican (618) 548-9080 email Member Marlow H. Colvin Democrat (773) 783-8492 email Member Monique D. Davis Democrat (773) 445-9700 email Member Lisa M. Dugan Democrat (815) 939-1983 email Member Roger L. Eddy Republican (618) 563-4128 email Member Robert F. Flider Democrat (217) 428-2708 email Member Paul D. Froehlich Democrat (847) 985-9210 email Member Esther Golar Democrat (773) 925-6580 email Member David E. Miller Democrat (708) 201-8000 email Member Harry Osterman Democrat (773) 784-2002 email Member Sandra M. Pihos Republican (630) 858-8855   Member Robert W. Pritchard Republican (815) 748-3494 email Member David Reis Republican (618) 392-0108 email Member Darlene J. Senger Republican (630) 219-3090 email Member Jim Watson Republican (217) 243-6221 email Member Karen A. Yarbrough Democrat (708) 615-1747 email             A letter from Patrick Smage...     March 3, 2009 Chairperson : Barbara Flynn Currie  Republican Spokesperson : William B. Black  Member: Lou Lang  Member: Timothy L. Schmitz  Member: Arthur L. Turner Dear members of the 96th General Assembly Rules Committee: I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Patrick Smage. I'm 18 years old. I'd like to share with you my feelings about banning motorcycles and ATV to youths under 16 years old, for riding off the highways and roads in Illinois. I have had some of my fondest memories riding my dirt-bike when I was a kid. If I didn't have the opportunity to ride as a youth, I would not be anywhere near where I am today.  I remember back when I was 11 years old, riding the American Motorcyclist Association Youth National Championships in Tennessee. I finished second by the closest of margins. I was disappointed. But later that night, I ran into Ryan Young, the importer of the bike I rode, and still do. He told me to stop by his pits the next day. He had something for me. I remember the feeling I got after he told me to keep practicing everyday after school and you'll win. That gave me the drive to practice and train real hard. Everyday. The next year I won the AMA Youth Championship.  The AMA Youth program and riding when I was under 16 has not only made me a better rider, but a better person. I have traveled and competed around the world for the United States banner, in the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) World Championship.  Without learning to ride properly under 16, this would never have been possible for me to achieve. Since then, the youth motorcycle program had developed thousands and thousands of kids like me. Not all are champions. But we have something to do to keep us off the streets and out of trouble. Riding our dirt-bikes off the road. Not all of us kids play tennis, football, basketball, soccer and baseball. Without having dirt-bikes to ride as a young kid, there is no way I would have been able to become National Champion. Or have anywhere near the life experiences that's enriched my mind and soul. I owe it all to the AMA Youth Racing program and riding my off-highway motorcycle, as you call it. To deny the kids under 16 years old the chance to dream a dream and possibly become a national champion like I have earned, is denying a kid a chance to succeed in life.  Please vote no on llinois House bill 3914 with any wording to ban youth under 16 from riding off -highway motorcycles or ATV's. Respectfully, Patrick Smage - 18 years old   American Motorcyclist Association Member since 2000 2003 AMA Youth National Trials Champion at 12 years old. 2004 AMA Expert/Sportsman Champion at 14 years old. 2007 AMA Pro Class Trials Champion at 17 years old. 2007 AMA Sports Athlete of the Year. 2008 AMA Pro Class Trials Champion at 18 years old.   Patrick gets response from Illinois Senator Heather Steans (7th District) -- On behalf of all our racers we Thank Senator Heather Steans for her support! Dear Patrick, Thank you for writing to me to express your concerns about House Bill 3914, banning motorcycles and ATVs for youth under age 16 for riding off the highways and roads in Illinois. Your arguments against the bill are very persuasive. I think that it is important for young people to develop their interests and get involved in sports, hobbies, and extra curricular activities.  I appreciate the personal story that you shared with me about the impact this bill would have had on an interest that is so important to you. If this bill passes the house and arrives in the senate, I am very likely to be an opponent of the bill for the reasons that you outline in your letter.  Thanks also for alerting me to this issue.  There are thousands of bill introduced in the legislature each year and information from people who are effected personally by a bill is vital for legislators to be able to make informed decisions.  I encourage you to continue to write legislators about this issue and have your family and friends do the same. Congratulations on your success and national championship! Best, Heather Steans State Senator Click for site

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