Download or read book Remarks of the Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Governor, at the Governor's Corporate Conference on Safety, May 20, 1983 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean address the members of the Governors Highway Safety Association at the 1st Governor's Corporate Conference on Safety in the United States. The Governors Highway Safety Association is a nonprofit representing the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement programs to address behavioral highway safety issues. It's mission is to provide leadership and advocacy for the States and Territories to improve traffic safety, influence national policy, enhance program management and promote best practices. The Highway Safety Act of 1966 established the State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program (U.S.C. Title 23, Section 402), commonly known as the "402" program, creating a unique partnership among federal, state and local governments. This legislation also set the foundation for the creation of State Highway Safety Offices, which were funded primarily through 402 funds. In each state and territory, governors select a Highway Safety Representative (Governor's Representative) to administer the program. In 1967, several Governor's Representatives, realizing the need to share information and collectively work for national safety goals, decided to organize into the National Association of Governors' Highway Safety Representatives (NAGHSR). The organization was incorporated in 1974 and received nonprofit status in 1976. In the ensuing years, its membership, expertise and influence grew. In 2002, the name was changed to the Governors Highway Safety Association.