[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E638]
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               EXPRESSING LAMENT FOR THE GOUDSWARD FAMILY

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                           HON. FRANK PALLONE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise on the House floor to express my 
deep sorrow for Diana Goudsward Collentine and her daughters, Kristina 
and Jennifer, the daughter and granddaughters of James and Marjorie 
Goudsward. On January 4, 2002, Diana and her two daughters were walking 
in a school safety zone in Waldwick, NJ when they were struck by an 
automobile operated by a medically impaired driver. This accident 
resulted in the tragic deaths of all three citizens.
  In this tragedy's aftermath, Doug Goudsward, brother to Diane, has 
dedicated himself to preventing the medically impaired driver from 
obtaining a valid driver's license in another State, thereby further 
endangering the public. To this day, his brave and persistent efforts 
to protect the public have unfortunately not been fruitful.
  Mr. Speaker, this situation is quite tragic and it is clear that 
Congress should work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency 
(NHTSA) to study the complex and controversial issue of medically 
impaired drivers. Congress and the NHTSA should develop guidelines, 
which are respectful to individual drivers, while setting appropriate 
standards for driving privileges that ensure the safety of communities 
and the general public.

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