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May 2, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 899

PARTY SMART

HON. JIM BUNNING OF KENTUCKY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I

would like to take a moment to recognize the

significant contribution of a major national alcohol education and awareness program

called Party Smart. This program is a visible,

effective commitment by the nonprofit organization Beer Drinkers of America to promote

responsible alcohol consumption.

The message of Party Smart is simple yet

vital: if you make the adult decision to drink alcohol, do it responsibly and in moderation. By

implementing education programs in cooperation with major spring break cities, promoting

the use of designated drivers, and sponsoring

enjoyable nonalcoholic events, Party Smart

consistently has shown, since its inception in

1988 that quality, objective, and positive alcohol education not only enhances people’s

lives, but helps save lives in the process.

One Party Smart program in particular has

enjoyed a special relationship with my State of

Kentucky. For the past 6 years, The Party

Smart Designated Driver Program has been

an integral part of the Kentucky Oaks and

Derby at Churchill Downs. The Party Smart

Designated Driver booths are highly visible

from all areas of Churchill Downs, with two

booths located at the inside track and two

more at trackside.

Why is the Party Smart Designated Driver

Program adopted by the management and

concessionaires of the Kentucky Oaks and

Derby, and endorsed by Churchill Downs?

The answer is simple. Because it works.

More than 2,000 Derby-goers sign up each

year to be designated drivers and provide safe

rides home for their friends. In exchange for

their pledge not to drink alcohol, designated

drivers receive free nonalcoholic beer and soft

drinks.

The Kentucky Derby isn’t the only place, by

the way, where you’ll find Party Smart. The

Party Smart Fan Alcohol Awareness Program

has been an integral part of many major sporting events, including Super Bowl XXIX in January 1995. Championship teams such as the

New York Rangers and San Francisco 49ers

endorse and participate in the program. It is

only natural that this program of champions includes The Kentucky Oaks and Derby.

Every year, Party Smart continues doing

what it does best—providing quality, privatelyfunded alcohol awareness information to those

who decide not to drink. Beer Drinkers of

America with more than 750,000 members in

all 50 States, is working through Party Smart

to make this year’s Kentucky Oaks and Derby

memorable, enjoyable, and, above all, safe.

I, for one, commend the Beer Drinkers of

America, Churchill Downs and the local business community for encouraging personal responsibility and moderation and for doing their

part to make the Kentucky Derby—the greatest 2 minutes in the sporting universe—even

better.

TRIBUTE TO RICHARD OLIVER

fWARD

HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF NEW YORK

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend Richard Oliver Ward for his vast contributions to the community. Richard was born

in Kingston, Jamaica, on February 24 to

Evaney and Joseph. His family consists of five

sisters and three brothers. When Richard was

12 years old, the family moved to Brooklyn,

NY.

Richard is a product of the New York City

public school system. After arriving in Brooklyn, he attended P.S. 94 and later graduated

from Charles E. Hughes High School. After

high school, Richard enrolled in the Cooking

Food of Marathon School.

But Richard’s first love was always music.

He started by playing drums in the church

choir, but soon put them aside and began

spinning records as a disc jockey. Richard

worked at clubs throughout Brooklyn, singlehandedly moving his equipment from engagement to engagement. Word quickly spread

that this young man from Jamaica possessed

an unusual talent for spinning records. From

salsa to calypso to the electric slide Richie

Rich mixed it all effortlessly.

Richard has been employed since 1983 with

the Police Athletic League [PAL]. He enjoys all

sports and is an amateur body builder. He especially loves working with children.

Richard resides in the East Flatbush edition

of Brooklyn and is the proud father of two children; Amanda, who is 12 years old, and Richard, Jr., who is 1 year old.

IN HONOR OF MAYOR DENNIS P.

COLLINS, A DEDICATED PUBLIC

fSERVANT AND COMMUNITY

LEADER

HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today

to pay tribute and honor to an outstanding individual, Dennis P. Collins, former mayor of

the city of Bayonne. On May 3, 1995, the Bayonne Zionist District, Zionist Organization of

America will hold their 63d annual American

Zionist Fund Dinner. At the celebration, being

held at the Bayonne Jewish Community Center, Mayor Dennis Collins will be honored by

the organization.

Mayor Collins has always been an outstanding citizen of the Bayonne community and of

the United States. He was born in Bayonne

where he was raised with 12 other siblings.

After graduating from high school, he decided

to enlist in the Armed Forces of the United

States. He proudly and courageously served

in the Army for a 3-year tour during World War

II. Upon the completion of his tour, he returned to attend St. Peter’s College and Rutgers University. He later received his real estate and insurance broker’s license.

In 1962, Mayor Collins decided to run for

public office. He was elected first ward councilman and 4 years later in 1966 he was elected councilman-at-large. Thus began an illustrious career in politics that would eventually

lead him to the mayor’s office in the city of Bayonne. His great leadership qualities and outstanding dedication to the community were

evident to the residents of Bayonne and elected him mayor of Bayonne in 1974. He went

on to serve three consecutive terms in office,

more than any other mayor in the history of

the city of Bayonne.

As mayor, Dennis Collins helped to turn Bayonne into a flourishing and prosperous city.

He improved and expanded the public services and facilities. Mayor Collins was able to

maintain the city’s economic vitality in spite of

a national recession.

Mayor Collins played a dual role in the city

of Bayonne. He not only was a leader of the

community but he was also an active participant in various community organizations. He

was a standard bearer of the New Frontier

Democrats and was also a member of the

Knights of Columbus. He has participated in

many veterans groups and has been a faithful

parishioner of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish. He has also been a member of various

other organizations that are too numerous to

mention here.

There are no words to describe Mayor Dennis P. Collins, a dedicated leader, courageous

countryman, outstanding citizen, devoted husband and father, and a friend to the people.

Please join me in honoring Mayor Collins—

one of the finest public servants in the history

of Hudson County and excellent congressional

staffer. I am proud to have him as a congressional staff member. He is a man of great respect and honor. I know he will continue to

fight for the betterment, security, and prosperity of his community.

UNITED STATES POLICY ON

fALGERIA

HON. LEE H. HAMILTON OF INDIANA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Tuesday, May 2, 1995

Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, the terrible

civil violence in Algeria has claimed perhaps

30,000 lives in the past 3 years. Both the Algerian Government and the underground

Islamist opposition reject a dialog and appear

determined to resolve their differences by

force. In the process, thousands of innocent

civilians have been killed. The United States