June 14, 2005

Senator W. Greg Ryberg
Gressette Building
P.O. Box 142
Columbia, South Carolina 29202
Fax: 803-212-6406

Dear Senator Ryberg:

The news that Governor Sanford allowed the primary enforcement seat belt bill to go into effect last week is wonderful indeed.

Congratulations on becoming 22nd in the nation - and the only state this year - to adopt this critical measure, and most of all, for the many lives that will be saved in South Carolina as a result. Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates), a coalition of insurers, public health and safety groups, has supported your efforts by generating grass roots contacts and conducting media interviews throughout the many years this important proposal has been before the legislature. Like you, we are very pleased to see it enacted into law.

Thank you for persisting in your campaign to see this bill passed. Your leadership made all the difference.

Sincerely,

Judith Lee Stone
President