GHSA Thanks Secretary LaHood for His Service

Unprecedented Commitment to Behavioral Safety

Statement for Attribution to Barbara Harsha, Executive Director, Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- GHSA is saddened to learn of Secretary Ray LaHood's departure from the Department of Transportation. As Secretary, his commitment to behavioral highway safety was unprecedented. Never before had a DOT Secretary been so dedicated to addressing driver behavior, which continues to account for the vast majority of traffic deaths.

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While Secretary LaHood is perhaps best known for his passion in combating distracted driving, he also brought attention to other critical behavioral issues, including drunk driving, occupant protection and child passenger safety. Under his leadership, the Department worked closely with GHSA and its members to achieve tremendous gains in highway safety.

We wish Secretary LaHood well in his future endeavors and are confident the Obama Administration will appoint a strong replacement.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. GHSA provides leadership and representation for the states and territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program management and promote best practices. Its members are appointed by their Governors to administer federal and state highway safety funds and implement state highway safety plans. Contact GHSA at 202-789-0942 or visit www.ghsa.org. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GHSAhq or follow us on Twitter @GHSAHQ.

SOURCE Governors Highway Safety Association

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