1989-11-13 BuWS
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N.em 1lialluu.er QtUUlltl1
1!doarb of illomuliss iOll.ers
~roclal1tation
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society's Great American
Smokeout is a lighthearted effort to. encourage cigarette
smokers to give up their habit for 24 hours on Thursday;
November 16; and
WHEREAS, for twelve consecutive years, millions of
smokers including many in New Hanover County, have
participated in this event;. and
WHEREAS, the health benefits of not smoking are
substantiated and well-known; and
WHEREAS, there are additional C1V1C benefits such as a
reduction of the risks of accidental fire and illnesses
related to "secondhand smoking",
NOW, THEREFORE, the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners does hereby proclaim Thursday, November 16,
1989, as the day of the.
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
in New Hanover County,. and in so doing urge all cigarette
smokers in the community to demonstrate to themselves and
their friends that they can quit if they wish by joining the
American Cancer Society's 13th Annual Great American
Smokeout.
Signed this ~~day of November, 1989.
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Fr Retchiri, Chairman