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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 114

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Mothers Against Drunk Driving on the occasion of the 
organization's Legislative Day at the Capitol, February 8, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a nationwide 
nonprofit organization that seeks to stop drunk driving, support 
the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking; 
and
	WHEREAS, One of the most strongly supported charities in 
the United States, Mothers Against Drunk Driving was formed by a 
small group of women in 1980 and has become a nationwide 
organization that has more than 600 chapters; the organization 
will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year; and
	WHEREAS, Drunk driving is the nation's most frequently 
committed violent crime and is the top highway safety concern of 
most Americans; and
	WHEREAS, An estimated three out of every 10 Americans will 
be involved in an alcohol-related automobile accident at some 
time in their lives, and alcohol-related traffic accidents cost 
the public an estimated $114.7 billion annually; and
	WHEREAS, Since the establishment of Mothers Against Drunk 
Driving, more than 2,300 laws against drunk driving have been 
passed, and the percentage of alcohol-related traffic fatalities 
has declined significantly; and
	WHEREAS, By setting legislative goals and empowering its 
members to advocate on the local, state, and national levels, 
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has proven itself to be an 
effective agent for change that will continue to work for the 
betterment and safety of society for many years to come; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby welcome Mothers Against Drunk
Driving to the Capitol and commend the organization on its
many achievements over the past 25 years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 8, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate