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LOCAL STATE FARM REP SUPPORTS POLICE IN EDUCATING TEEN DRIVERS
By Keith Hagarty
In response to tragic motor vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers occurring in Jackson over the last year, State Farm Insurance wants young drivers to take all the necessary precautions before they start their engines.
As part of the insurance company's Good Neighbor Foundation program, Andy Weinstein, agent and owner of State Farm Insurance's Jackson office on Bennetts Mills Road, presented Jackson Police Officer John Pejoski with a $2,000 check for the Jackson Police Department.
"We want to help them continue their proactive initiatives in getting the word out to our teen drivers as far as safety and better driving techniques," Weinstein said during a presentation ceremony at Tuesday night's township council meeting.
Weinstein is also a volunteer speaker at Teen Driver Safety programs, coordinated through the Jackson Municipal Alliance, which includes parent workshops and presentations to students at Jackson Memorial High School.
The donation was in response to the numerous motor vehicle accidents, several of which involved teenage drivers, that have hit Jackson over the past year. Weinstein said he contacted State Farm's public affairs specialist, Denise Brown, to see what they could do to help address the situation and promote preventive measures.
"She provided me with safety brochures that we were able to pass out to both high school (Jackson Memorial and Jackson Liberty)," he said. "We'll continue to work with the police department and see what we can do on our end to help them get the word out about teen driving safety."
Mayor Mark Seda credited the police department for their continued efforts to promote safety, and praised State Farm Insurance, and Weinstein specifically, for his commitment and dedication to Jackson's welfare.
"He's a very active member of our soccer club, he runs an excellent organization and always gives back to the community," said Seda. "For that, I'd really like to say thank you, Andy, for supporting our police department."
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