[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E684]
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EXTENSION OF REMARKS/STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN BOEHNER TO COMMEMORATING 
                    NATIONAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Alcohol 
Awareness Month to recognize the Century Council and the distilled 
spirits industry for their latest efforts to fight drunk driving.
  On April 10, 2001, in a landmark announcement, the Century Council 
joined by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced that they will 
work together to help states implement comprehensive legislation to 
combat the devastating problem of drunk driving.
  America's leading distillers have had a long-standing commitment to 
fighting drunk driving and maintain that it is the responsibilities of 
the states to enact an appropriate blood alcohol concentration level.
  Launched in May of 1991, the Century Council is funded by America's 
leading distillers to promote responsible decision-making regarding 
alcohol consumption and to fight alcohol abuse, focusing on drunk 
driving and underage drinking problems.
  I am pleased to join President Bush and Secretary Mineta in 
commending the Century Council, the distilled spirits industry, and 
Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their lifesaving efforts.

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