[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 22, 1994)]
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                   RECOGNITION OF PROJECT LONG ISLAND

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                      HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 22, 1994

  Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the members 
of the Long Island, New York congressional delegation, Congressman 
Peter King, Congressman David Levy, Congressman Rick Lazio, Congressman 
Gary Ackerman, and myself, in order to recognize a new program now 
underway on Long Island which will enhance and improve the lives of my 
constituents.
  ``Project Long Island: A Century Council Coalition'' combines in an 
unique partnership the efforts of public officials, law enforcement 
agents, media, and business and civic leaders in combating drunk 
driving and underage drinking problems. Through their work, Project 
Long Island's members design, locate, and implement model programs that 
are useful not only to the people of Long Island, but to the nation as 
well.
  Project Long Island is part of a national program sponsored by the 
Century Council. The council is a not-for-profit organization that is 
committed to reducing alcohol abuse in the United States. Originally 
funded by 17 members of the licensed beverage industry, the Century 
Council receives support from over 450 brewers, vintners, distillers, 
and wholesalers.
  Drunk driving plagues every community in our country. The battle 
against it must be fought on all levels. Through grassroots community 
action and alliance building, Project Long Island is fostering 
comprehensive public awareness through education initiatives in its 
quest to stifle this problem.
  In this era of limited local resources, this kind of public-private 
partnership is crucial to solving the problems that affect each and 
every one of us. My heartfelt admiration and thanks go out to everyone 
who is helping to make Project Long Island a success. I believe that 
the work of Project Long Island will serve as an example for other 
communities to follow.

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