[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 118 (Thursday, September 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1629]
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               ADDRESSING ALCOHOL AND THE COLLEGE CAMPUS

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                           HON. DEBORAH PRYCE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2000

  Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss a serious 
problem facing our society today--the misuse of beverage alcohol on our 
nation's college and university campuses. This problem negatively 
impacts students, universities and industry as well as our communities. 
Therefore, it is essential that these entities work together to solve 
this national problem. Mr. Speaker I would like to draw the attention 
of my colleagues to the creative solutions being pursued by community-
based partnerships across America.
  On October 23rd to 25th in Washington, D.C., a number of colleges and 
universities, along with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United 
States, will convene a national conference to discuss best practices, 
create new partnerships and share information on solutions to this 
complex problem. During this weekend, students, retailers, community 
leaders, manufacturers, university administrators, law enforcement 
officials and parents will come together in partnership to discuss 
solutions to this challenge.
  I commend these institutions of higher education and the distilled 
spirits industry for their leadership on this issue. As is the case 
with many societal problems, solutions are most effective when everyone 
works together.
  Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for many of my colleagues in saying we 
eagerly await the action-oriented plans this conference will produce. I 
wish all the participants, supporters and planning partners the best as 
they work together toward a common goal.

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