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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE FREEDOM TO BREATHE ACT WHEREAS, tobacco-related disease is the number one cause of preventable death and disease to Minnesota residents;' and WHEREAS, worksites and public places are locations where both members of the co=unity and employees of those establishments are exposed to secondhand smoke, and WHEREAS, secondhand smoke kills at least 38,000 nonsmoking Americans every year from coronary artery disease and lung cancer;" and WHEREAS, only thirty minutes of secondhand smoke compromises a non-smoker's coronary arteries to the same extent as in smokersiii; and WHEREAS, secondhand smoke can cause asthma attacks in those who suffer from asthma'v; and WHEREAS, employees should not be forced to risk their health through exposure to dangerous and deadly toxins in their workplace; and WHEREAS, much of this important health risk is preventable by the implementation of comprehensive smoke- free policiesv; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the undersigned individual supports: . The state Freedom to Breathe Act, which provides further protections for Minnesota workers, including bar and restaurant workers. . The continued right oflocal governments to further strengthen local laws to protect workers from secondhand smoke exposure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the undersigned individual will consent to the public use of this endorsement by the Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition. Name: Title: Address: City, State, Zip Phone ( ) Fax ( ) Email Authorized Signature Date o Yes! We want to receive regularemail updates on the campaign. Please return to: Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition 1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 303 St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 641-1601fax Email: infosfc@smokefreecoalition.org Resolution of Support - Individual