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RECOGNIZING and CONGRATULATING BONNIE IRWIN ON HER 2012
SMOKE-FREE AWARD PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN LUNG
ASSOCIATION IN MAINE
WHEREAS, Bonnie Irwin, Health and Community Services Tobacco Coordinator, has been
awarded the 2012 Smoke-Free Award for her tireless work to protect Maine people
from dangerous secondhand smoke exposure by creation of smoke free
environments, and
WHEREAS, Bonnie’s dedication to smoke-free living has led to significant policy changes in the
Bangor region, compelling her to advocate and support the adoption of a 100%
tobacco-free policy on the University of Maine campus, as well as advocate and
support the adoption and strengthening of smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing,
child care and health care settings, and
WHEREAS, One colleague stated in nominating Bonnie “Her successful efforts are a testament
that public health does not happen overnight, but that with dedication, can occur
and be sustainable over time. She is likely one of the most hardworking, dedicated
advocates for smoke-free environments that Maine has ever seen”, and
WHEREAS, Bonnie has been an active member of the Breathe Easy Coalition, serving on the
Executive Committee and participating with numerous work groups to develop
materials that support the creation of smoke-free environments.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARY M. WESTON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CITIZENS OF BANGOR, do hereby join with the American Lung
Association of Maine in honoring Bonnie Irwin for her outstanding leadership and 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 10 day of October, 2012
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Cary M. Weston, Mayor