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RECOGNIZING BONNIE IRWIN ON HER RECEIPT OF THE BREATHE EASY
ADVOCATE AWARD
WHEREAS, Bonnie Irwin, a staff member in the City of Bangor’s Health and
Community Services Department, was recently awarded the Breathe Easy
Advocate Award by the Breathe Easy Coalition of Maine for her tireless
work as the Penquis Public Health District Tobacco Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie’s dedication to smoke-free living has led to significant policy
change in the Bangor region, driving her to help advocate for and support
the adoption of a 100% tobacco-free policy on the University of Maine
campus, as well as advocating and supporting the adoption and
strengthening of smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing and health care
settings; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Bonnie has been an active member of the Breathe Easy
Coalition, including serving on the executive committee and participating
in numerous work groups to develop materials that support the creation
of smoke-free environments.
NOW THEREFORE, I, SUSAN M. HAWES, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, on
behalf of the City Council and citizens of Bangor, do hereby join with the Breathe Easy
Coalition of Maine to honor Bonnie Irvin for her outstanding leadership and the tireless
work toward a smoke-free Maine. Further, we extend the Council’s appreciation for her
outstanding commitment to the public health in our community.
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Given this 12 day of September, 2011
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Mayor Susan M. Hawes