Leg. Stern speaks at Walt Whitman High School regarding Suffolk County underage drinking task force
S.C. Leg. Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, Chairman of the Suffolk County Underage Drinking Task Force, recently spoke to parents and students at Walt Whitman High School regarding the Suffolk County Underage Drinking Task Force and the recently enacted Social Host Law. Walt Whitman High School sponsored a program entitled, The Truth About Underage Drinking, a collaborative effort including: South Huntington PTA Council, Walt Whitman Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Walt Whitman Natural Helpers, Stimson Middle School SADD and Stimson Middle School Project Excel, Christopher A. Williams Esq., Daytop and Student Resource Officer for South Huntington School District, Drew Fiorello. Leg. Stern explained his vision for the Task Force was to address the complex issues surrounding underage drinking and its often catastrophic results. "Too many families and too many communities continue to experience the pain of loss and injuries to loved ones as a consequence of underage drinking", Leg. Stern said. Leg. Stern also spoke about the Social Host Law. This law hold parents responsible when they knowingly permit minors to consume alcohol at their residences. "I applaud the South Huntington School District for its dedication to educating the community on these topics", Legislator Stern said. "The solution to the problem of drug and alcohol abuse within our schools and community is dependent upon a cooperative effort among parents, school districts and our community".
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