[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 54 (Friday, May 3, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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         IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PROM AND GRADUATION SAFETY MONTH

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Prom and 
Graduation Safety Month to recognize the Century Council and the 
distilled spirits industry for their continuing efforts to fight drunk 
driving and underage drinking.
  During the months of May and June of 2002, the Century Council is 
implementing a multifaceted campaign to educate parents, teachers, 
local, state, and federal elected officials, and the community as a 
whole about the importance of talking to their kids about making 
responsible decisions when it comes to beverage alcohol. And, reminding 
them that if they Ire under the age of 21, the only responsible 
decision to make is not to drink.
  Launched in May of 1991, the Century Council is funded by America's 
leading distillers to promote responsible decisionmaking regarding 
alcohol consumption and to fight alcohol abuse, focusing on drunk 
driving and underage drinking problems.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Century Council 
and the distilled spirits industry for their efforts to fight drunk 
driving and underage drinking.

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