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WHO: Coalition for a Tobacco Free Louisiana
In partnership with The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living

WHAT: Smoke-Free Advocates Breakfast

WHEN: Thursday, November 16, 2006, 9:00 am

WHERE: Camelot Club, 451 Florida Street, Baton Rouge

WHY: To thank and recognize legislators, coalition and community partners, and other smoke-free champions who supported the Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act (Act 815).

The Louisiana Smoke-Free Air Act is one of the most significant political victories for public health in recent history one that will have a long term, positive impact on the health of Louisiana citizens and the states healthcare system.

On January 1, 2007, the Louisiana Smoke-Free Act will eliminate smoking in most public buildings including restaurants (including those with bars), banks, healthcare facilities, hotel-motel lobbies, public transportation, sports arenas, theaters, shopping malls, K-12 schools and offices that employ more than one worker.

CONTACT: For more information, contact Pam Malveaux, Baton Rouge Area Regional Coordinator of The Louisiana Campaign For Tobacco-Free Living, at 225.963.0496 or pmalveaux@lphi.org.