[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     LEHIGH VALLEY HERO--LEHIGH VALLEY REGIONAL TEAM DUI TASK FORCE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to share my Report from 
Pennsylvania for my colleagues and the American people.
  All across Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District there are some 
amazing people who do good things to make our communities a better 
place. These are individuals of all ages who truly make a difference 
and help others. I like to call these individuals Lehigh Valley Heroes 
for their good deeds and efforts.
  Today I would like to recognize the Lehigh Valley Regional Team DUI 
Task Force. This organization has truly made a difference in their 
community.
  The most recent statistics from 2000 show 1,520 people died in 
traffic crashes in Pennsylvania. One-third of those were alcohol 
related and many involved teenagers. Obviously this is an alarming 
statistic.
  The purpose of Team DUI is to reduce these alcohol-related traffic 
crashes, fatalities and injuries related to seatbelt non-use, speeding 
and impaired driving among the youth of Allentown, Bethlehem and 
Easton. Recently, the Lehigh Valley Regional Team DUI received a two-
year, $250,000 grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration to educate area teenagers on the dangers of mixing 
alcohol with driving. Team DUI will use the money for educational 
programs, public awareness activities and law enforcement.
  Team DUI is determined to do what they can to curb this dangerous and 
deadly phenomenon and therefore they are Lehigh Valley Heroes in my 
book.
  Mr. Speaker, this concludes my Report from Pennsylvania.

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