Article: Secretary Mineta and Three Members of Congress Honored for Helping United States Reach Record 80 Percent Seat Belt Use Rate.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign of the National Safety Council and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today paid special recognition to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta and three distinguished Members of Congress for their leadership in achieving the nation's highest seat belt use rate of 80 percent in 2004. Along with Secretary Mineta, Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representative Ernest Istook Jr. (R-OK) were honored for their extraordinary commitment to saving lives on America's roadways.

"Thanks to these dedicated individuals, we've made important ...

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