[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 121, 110th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8208--NOV. 30, 2007

Proclamation 8208 of November 30, 2007
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2007
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Accidents related to drunk and drugged driving claim the lives of
thousands of Americans every year. During National Drunk and Drugged
Driving Prevention Month we seek to raise awareness about the dangers of
driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and encourage citizens
to drive responsibly.
As a Nation, we must work together to prevent drunk and drugged driving
on our roads. We can all play an important role by educating family
members and friends about the devastating consequences of impaired
driving and by insisting that they have a designated driver. Businesses,
community organizations, and faith-based groups can promote substance
abuse prevention and encourage alternative sources of transportation. By
encouraging our fellow citizens to make responsible choices, we can help
save lives.

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My Administration is dedicated to strengthening efforts against drunk
and drugged driving. We have partnered with communities across America
to increase public awareness about this serious crime and prevent
impaired drivers from putting themselves and others at risk. Through
high-visibility enforcement operations, the Department of
Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is
helping discourage individuals from drinking and driving. To take drug-
impaired drivers off the streets, the Office of National Drug Control
Policy is working to give law enforcement officers the tools they need
to detect when citizens are driving under the influence of drugs.
During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and
throughout the year, we are reminded of the importance of driving free
from the influence of alcohol and drugs. By working together, we can
make our Nation's roadways 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 2007 as National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I urge all Americans to make
responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent drunk and
drugged driving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH