[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7965--NOV. 22, 2005
Proclamation 7965 of November 22, 2005
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we renew our
efforts to educate all Americans about the tragic consequences of
impaired driving and encourage all Americans to drive responsibly.
Every year, too many of our citizens get behind the wheel of an
automobile after drinking alcohol or using drugs. This puts drivers,
passengers, and others on the road at risk. Last year alone, drunk
driving killed more than 16,000 people and accounted for more than 30
percent of all motor vehicle deaths.
My Administration remains committed to saving lives and preventing
injuries resulting from drunk and drugged driving. The Department of
Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration oversees
the ``You Drink & Drive. You Lose.''; program, which educates our
citizens about the dangers of driving under the influence. This campaign
also encourages lifesaving measures to help keep impaired driv

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ers off the road--including sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols,
and prosecution of those who break the law. To protect our Nation's
young people and deter underage drinking, the Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, is promoting positive youth
development and educating our children about the dangers associated with
alcohol and drug use. With the help of parents, educators, and faith-
based and community organizations, this initiative teaches our children
to avoid alcohol and drug use, make healthy choices, and build lives of
purpose.
Keeping drunk and drugged drivers off the road is vital for the safety
of our loved ones and fellow citizens. All Americans can encourage
responsible actions and work to ensure that those around them do not
operate a vehicle while under the influence. When law enforcement,
communities, and individuals unite against impaired driving, lives are
saved and our Nation's roadways are made safer for everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2005 as National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to
help keep our Nation's roadways safe by making responsible decisions and
taking appropriate measures to prevent drunk and drugged driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH