RECOGNIZE NATIONAL DRUNK AND DRUGGED

DRIVING PREVENTION MONTH

           WHEREAS, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other illegal controlled substance is not only illegal but has serious consequences and the month of December is especially recognized as national prevention month, as a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and

           WHEREAS, during this time of year when drunk driving crashes are most prevalent, it’s our STOP DWI programs goal to deter individuals from driving drunk and encourage them to plan ahead and designate a sober driver, or arrange another safe ride home, before embarking on their holiday festivities,

           NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Legislature joins our STOP-DWI Coordinator in recognition of December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention month, and asks the motoring public to “think, don’t drink or use illegal drugs and drive.”