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Assemblyman

Edward P. Ra

Assembly District 19

Ra Joins AT&T, Local Advocates at Garden City High School to Speak On Dangers of Texting and Driving

April 6, 2017
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently joined a group of juniors and seniors at Garden City High School in Garden City, New York to discuss the dangers of distracted driving. The event, part of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” program, was held in conjunction with AT&T New York, the Garden City Parent Teacher Association and the high school’s Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) club. “I was pleased to address this great group of students and activists on the dangers of talking and texting while driving,” Ra said. “Texting or talking on a cell phone is becoming a more frequent occurrence as almost everyone in today’s age has access to a cell phone. Although these devices make our lives easier and provide us with an instant form of communication, we must remember that not only is distracted driving against the law, it is extremely dangerous. I encourage all my constituents to take the “It Can Wait” pledge and protect themselves and others while on the road. Sending a text is never worth putting your life or someone else’s life at risk.”
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[Pictured from left] Brandon Ray, Regional Director of AT&T External Affairs-Long Island, Jacy Good and Steve Johnson from Hang Up and Drive and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square).
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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) signs AT&T’s “It Can Wait” pledge to avoid distracted driving following his presentation at Garden City High School.
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[Pictured clockwise from right] Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Garden City High School P.T.A. Director Beth Spirakis, Garden City High School Principal Nanine McLaughlin, Brandon Ray of AT&T External Affairs Long Island, advocates Jacy Good and Steve Johnson, those remaining are members of the school’s S.A.D.D. Club.
Assemblyman Ra represents the 19th Assembly District.

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