Mayor Of Ocean Springs, Miss., Declares May National Teen Safe Driving Month
Submitted by: MMI Public Relations
2013-06-04 00:01:57
Mayor Connie Moran Presents Proclamation To Ocean Springs High School SAVE Chapter
Ocean Springs, MS (OPENPRESS) The mayor of Ocean Springs, Connie M. Moran, presented a proclamation at Ocean Springs High School on May 17 declaring May as National Teen Safe Driving Month in the city. Mayor Moran was joined by Ocean Springs High School's Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) chapter advisor Carolyn Boyd, SAVE student representatives and local Allstate agent Ginny Conn for the presentation. The mayor and SAVE students also signed an "X The TXT" banner and made a pledge to not text while driving. Throughout the month of May, SAVE and Allstate are partnering with Mississippi high school SAVE chapters to encourage students to adopt safe driving habits.
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"I am proud to declare May as National Teen Safe Driving Month in the city of Ocean Springs," said Mayor Moran. "It has been a pleasure working with the Ocean Springs High School SAVE chapter to promote safe driving among teens in our city and to see how they have positively impacted the lives of their peers."
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ABOUT THE ALLSTATE FOUNDATION:
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people's well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities; tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. Over the last 60 years, the Foundation has contributed nearly $300 million to organizations and projects in communities throughout the nation. For more information, visit www.allstatefoundation.org.
ABOUT STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE (SAVE):
Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) is a public nonprofit organization striving to decrease the potential for violence in our schools and communities by promoting meaningful student involvement, education and service opportunities in efforts to provide safer environments for youth. SAVE is a unique and powerful approach to youth safety because it recognizes the role that young people can take in making schools and communities safer. The organization envisions that schools and communities will be safer and more secure, free of fear, and conducive to learning as a result of students being actively involved in meaningful violence prevention efforts. For more information, visit http://www.nationalsave.org.
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