    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 47 (Monday, December 1, 2008)]
    [Pages 1460-1461]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Proclamation 8324--National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month,
    2008

     November 26, 2008

     By the President of the United States

     of America

     A Proclamation

        During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we
    underscore our commitment to raising awareness about the tragedies that
    often result from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
        Nearly 13,000 Americans died last year as a result of drunk driving.
    During the holidays, people are more likely to drive in an impaired
    state, and in order to better protect our citizens this holiday season,
    we must educate all Americans about the seriousness of this offense and
    its devastating consequences. Individuals across America can help
    prevent drunk and drugged driving by making responsible choices,
    identifying sober designated drivers, and educating young people about
    ways to avoid drunk and drugged driving. All Americans can work together
    to make our roads safer and help save lives by preventing others from
    driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
        My Administration is committed to keeping our citizens safe from
    drunk and drugged drivers this holiday season. The National Highway
    Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is raising public awareness
    through advertising, urging the increased use of ignition interlocks,
    and encouraging greater law enforcement presence. The NHTSA has extended
    their ``Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.'' campaign through
    the holiday season, and we must continue to be vigilant in stopping
    impaired driving throughout the year. In addition, the Office of
    National Drug Control Policy is working hard to ensure that our law
    enforcement officers have the tools they need to detect when drivers are
    under the influence of drugs.
         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 2008 as
    National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I encourage all
    Americans to help keep our Nation's roads safe by making responsible
    choices and taking appropriate measures to prevent drunk and drugged
    driving.
         In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth
    day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    third.
                                                    George W. Bush

     [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., December 1,
    2008]

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    Note: This proclamation will be published in the Federal Register on
    December 2.