[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     DOCTORS FOR DESIGNATED DRIVING

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the achievements 
of Doctors for Designated Driving which is putting one of President 
George W. Bush's guiding principles--compassionate conservatism--into 
practice.
  Doctors for Designated Driving is a group of physicians dedicated to 
working with the hospitality industry and other groups to promote the 
role of the designated driver. The group recognizes cooperating 
partners for their commitment to public safety through publicity and 
recognition awards including the ``Platinum Key of Life.''
  I am proud that the Jacksonville Jaguars, together with the National 
Football League and the Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management 
(TEAM) Coalition, are supporting the designated driver programs during 
the 2004 season with a special incentive. This year Alltel Stadium--
home of the Jacksonville Jaguars and host of Super Bowl XXXIX--
encourages responsibility by providing fans a designated driver booth 
program where participating patrons receive free non-alcoholic drinks. 
Fans who register to be a designated driver will pledge not to drink 
alcohol, will drive their friends and family home safely, and will 
ensure that everyone always buckles up. At the end of the season, the 
TEAM Coalition and the Jacksonville Jaguars will select one designated 
driver to represent the team at Super Bowl XXXIX. The selected 
designated driver will receive two tickets to the game and hotel 
accommodations.
  I want to commend my friend, Dr. Howard Forman, for his work in 
founding Doctors for Designated Driving. With our strong support, it is 
my hope that Doctors for Designated Driving will be successful in the 
promotion of designated drivers throughout the nation.

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