State Rep. Themis Klarides (R-114) was honored for her commitment to safe driving policies by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which presented her with the Public Policy Award during its annual Community Champions dinner on November 13. Rep. Klarides was applauded for introducing a bill earlier this year to strengthen drunken driving penalties when there is a child in the vehicle. The Public Policy Award is presented to individuals who have dedicated their time to promoting safe and sober driving through effective legislation.
