Joseph Clifford Wins MADD National President's Award

Washington, DC (October 3, 2005)

In front of an audience of more than 700 activists representing 48 states, Canada, Guam, Japan, Puerto Rico and Sweden, Joe Clifford, MADD, Pennsylvania State Chair was honored for outstanding work contributing to Mothers Against Drunk Driving's (MADD) mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. The prestigious award was presented by MADD National President Glynn Birch at the organization's 25th anniversary national conference in Washington, D.C.

"The work by Joe Clifford has positively impacted his community and State by saving lives and preventing injuries," says Glynn Birch, MADD National President. "The devoted effort of Joe Clifford is a reason why MADD is able to celebrate the more than 300,000 lives saved since the organization was founded in 1980."

Joe Clifford received the prestigious Golden Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding volunteerism and leadership and was instrumental in the passing of .08 as the legal limit for alcohol impairment in Pennsylvania. He's spearheaded many other projects across Pennsylvania such as IMPACT U, an underage drinking prevention project and implemented a Restructuring Plan for all of MADD in Pennsylvania to enhance services and programs.

In Pennsylvania in 2004 there were 518 alcohol related traffic deaths, making Pennsylvania the fifth highest in the nation for alcohol-related traffic deaths (PENNDOT).

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