BOATER SAFETY -- A Mother's Story: A sobering message about drinking and 
boating...on Passport to Texas.

Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife
And the Sport Fish Restoration Program

It's illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs; the consequences of doing so can be 
devastating. Just ask Kay Rock.

At three o'clock in the morning, my husband and I were 
awakened by a policeman and a chaplain knocking at our front 
door. As soon as I saw them, I knew it was something bad. And 
the only question I had was, 'which child is it?'
 
This happened several years ago. The boat carrying Kay Rock's 
22 year old daughter was struck from behind. The driver of 
the other boat had been drinking at a lakeside bar...and 
in an instant, Debbie Rock's name joined a growing list of 
boating fatalities.

And, I'm sorry, but this is kind of a hard part. Is that Debbie was 
not just a number on a court docket; and she was not just a 
number on the coroner's report. She was a real, real person. And 
she had a lot to give. And that is one of the reasons that I want to 
stress the fact that bad things happen to really great people, and 
they don't have to. 

You can play it safe on the water this summer and still 
have a boatload of fun. Visit passporttotexas.org to find 
more information about boating safety.

That's our show for today ... Remember: Nobody's 
Waterproof...Th4 Sport Fish Restoration Program supports this
series...For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia 
Nasti