Governor Fletcher proclaims February-19, 2005 Child Passenger Safety Week in Kentucky

February 11, 2005

Governor Fletcher will sign a proclamation for Child Passenger Safety Week on Friday, February 11, 2005 during his weekly press conference. Representatives from Injury Free Coalition for Kids, Kentucky Safe Kids Coalitions, the Transportation Cabinet, the Cabinet for Health Services the Governor's Highway Safety Program, Kentucky State Police, Drive Smart, and the Federal Highway Administration, automotive dealers and insurance representatives will be in attendance.

A demonstration using car seats, booster seats and children will occur outside the capitol immediately after the press conference.

Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Lexington staff will be participating in the SAFE KIDS car seat check scheduled for Saturday, February 19 at the Thoroughbred Chevrolet Dealership in Lexington KY.

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Susan Pollack MD
Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Lexington
333 Waller Avenue, Suite 202
Lexington, KY 40504
Phone: 859-323-6194
Fax : 859-257-3909
Email: shpoll@uky.edu