PUBLIC LAW 99-84—AUG. 8, 1985
99 STAT. 285
Whereas the best defense against the drunk or drugged driver is the use of safety belts and greater safety belt usage would increase the number of survivors of traffic accidents; Whereas an increase in the public awareness of the problem of drunk and drugged driving may contribute to a change in society's attitude toward the drunk or drugged driver and help to sustain current efforts to develop comprehensive solutions at the Stfite and local levels; Whereas the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with more drivers on the roads and an increased number of social functions, is a particularly appropriate time to focus national attention on this critical problem; Whereas designation of "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" in each of the last three years stimulated many activities and prc^rams by groups in both the private and public sectors aimed at curbing drunk and drugged driving in the highrisk Christmas and New Year holiday period and thereafter; and Whereas the activities and programs during "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" have heightened the awareness of the American public to the danger of drunk and drugg:ed driving: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of AmeruxL in Congress assembled. That the week of December 15, 1985, through December 21, 1985, is designated as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate activities. Approved August 8, 1985.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORy—S.J. Res. 137: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): June 10, considered and passed Senate. Aug. 1, considered and passed House.
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