[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
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    THE OCCASION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF RID (REMOVE INTOXICATED 
                                DRIVERS)

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                        HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 2, 2008

  Mr. McNULTY. Madam Speaker, I wish to express my congratulations to 
RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers) on its 30th anniversary. RID was the 
first organization to be effective in lowering DWI deaths in New York 
State.
  RID is the oldest anti-DWI national organization in the U.S. It was 
formed in 1978 in Schenectady, New York, by Doris Aiken, the current 
president. RID began its battle against drunk driving after the deaths 
of Karen and Timothy Morris, 17 and 19, the only Morris children, 
caused by an intoxicated 22 year old on December 4, 1977.
  RID's mission, then and now, is to deter impaired driving and teen 
binge drinking. RID educates the public about the impact of abusive 
alcohol use on life and health with materials, public awareness 
campaigns, and intense media interactions.
  RID has chapters and/or coordinators in 41 States. RID relies heavily 
on volunteers. RID has never accepted funding from the alcohol industry 
or other special interests that do not support its goals. They have no 
paid workers in the field and do not hire professional fundraisers; 90 
percent of all funds are spent on programs and 10 percent on 
administration and fundraising.
  Madam Speaker, I ask all Members of the House to recognize and 
applaud the work of Doris Aiken and volunteers of RID. Their dedication 
and determination to end drunken driving and alcohol abuse is an 
excellent example of the power in each and every one of us to effect 
change in our communities and the Nation. May they continue to provide 
service and compassion for many years to come.

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