Have A Safe St. Pat's
To The Editor:

Each year on St. Patrick's Day, people everywhere--both Irish and Irish at heart--sport the green and celebrate Ireland's unique culture and heritage with parades, parties and community activities.

Fortunately, many of those planning to celebrate make designated drivers a part of their party plans. According to a national survey, more than 148 million American adults have been a designated driver or used one. That's equal to giving the entire population of Ireland a ride home 37 times!

Along with strong law enforcement and community-based alcohol awareness and education programs, drunk-driving fatalities nationwide have decreased 39 percent since 1982, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This St. Patrick's Day, help keep the roads safe by volunteering to be a designated driver or using one. And whether Irish or not, don't forget to thank your designated driver with a kiss, or better yet, visit www.whosyourbud.com and send them an electronic thank you card for getting you home safely. Sincerely, C.A. Verdon CA&E Coordinator Anheuser-Busch Sales & Service Of New York, Inc.