MEDIA RELEASE: December 21, 2010
FROM: The Kansas Highway Patrol
CONTACT: Captain Art Wilburn 785-296-6800
Partol Receives Fuel Donation from PMCA
Generous gift from PMCA will strengthen taxpayer dollars during the holidays
For the 20th consecutive year, the Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association of Kansas (PMCA) has donated gasoline to the Kansas Highway Patrol to fill up patrol cars during the holidays. Through the Holiday Highway Safety Program, the PMCA donates fuel to the Patrol to fill up patrol cars from December 24 through January 1. The donation will be of great assistance at a time when budgets continue to be tight.
"The PMCA's generous gift of fuel will help us provide quality service to the citizens of Kansas during the heavy holiday travel period. This year's donation will be of great assistance as mileage continues to be reduced to conserve funds," Major Alan Stoecklein, Acting Superintendent, of the Kansas Highway Patrol said. "The weak economy has touched everyone, both public and private entities, and it continues to be necessary to stretch budget dollars as far as possible. While PMCA has surely felt the effects of the economy, they have demonstrated their concern for travelers and Kansas families alike with this donation."
The PMCA of Kansas is a nonprofit organization for independent petroleum distributors, gasoline retailers, and convenience store owners. This year, participating members of the PMCA will graciously provide 72 tanks of fuel or 21 fuel gift cards for troopers to fill up patrol vehicles.
Last year, the provided fuel allowed the Patrol to assist 2272 motorists, remove 60 impaired drivers from the roadways, and issue 161 citations for occupant protection violations. The donation last year no doubt contributed to the Patrol's efforts to keep the roadways safe during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and this year will help further safety efforts during the upcoming holiday season.