[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 22, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: March 22, 1994]
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             ILLINOIS TOPS IN BATTLE AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING

 Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, I am proud to announce that in the 
rating the States survey conducted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving 
[MADD], the State of Illinois received the highest grade in the 
country, an ``A-minus''. MADD found that over the past 12 years, 
Illinois has gone from having one of the worst laws in the country to 
having the most effective program in the Nation to deter and combat 
drunk drivers.
  This rating is very encouraging, and I commend the strong leadership 
of Governor Edgar, solid support from the people of Illinois, and a 
strong public information and education program. In addition, 
maintaining drunk driving offense information on driver's license 
records indefinitely, and progressive penalties for subsequent 
offenders also played a large role in this success story.
  It is my pleasure to recognize the citizens of Illinois for their 
efforts in fighting the senseless deaths and injuries caused by drunk 
drivers.

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