FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2022
Contact: Natalie Golub, 973-382-4560, natalie@drugfreenj.org

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Statement
on Passing of Former Governor Jim Florio

MILLBURN, NJ – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is saddened by the death of Former Governor Jim Florio and offer our sincerest condolences to the Florio family.

“Governor Florio played a crucial role in helping companies in New Jersey establish drug-free workplace policies that provide supervisory training, drug testing procedures and, when necessary, ensuring that employers and employees know what to do and where to go for treatment of substance use disorders,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey.

From left, Daniel A. Altilio, President and CPO, United Way of Hudson County; Eugene J. Cornacchia, President, Saint Peter’s University; Angelo Valente, Executive Director, Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey; former Gov. James J. Florio

“Governor Florio had foresight and vision in establishing Drugs Don’t Work in NJ! to help New Jersey businesses be compassionate and competitive; and, for his understanding that the disease of addiction does not discriminate and can impact anyone,” said Valente.

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Best known for its statewide substance use prevention advertising campaign, the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is a private not-for-profit coalition of professionals from the communications, corporate and government communities whose collective mission is to reduce demand for illicit drugs in New Jersey through media communication.  To date, more than 200 million in broadcast time and print space has been donated to the Partnership’s New Jersey campaign, making it the largest public service advertising campaign in New Jersey’s history. Since its inception, the Partnership has garnered 217 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.