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Proclamation recognizing The Carlton Restaurant for choosing to remain a smoke-free fine dining establishment for its workers and patrons.
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WHEREAS, on January 2, 2007, Allegheny County Council adopted an ordinance to prohibit smoking in certain public places and workplaces, and providing for penalties for violations; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2007, Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court declared that Allegheny County's ban on smoking in public places is preempted by Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act and is therefore, null and void; and
WHEREAS, The Carlton, a fine dining and award-winning restaurant located in the heart of the hotel and business district in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, decided to continue to protect the health of its employees and customers by remaining a smoke-free establishment, even after the Commonwealth Court's ruling; and
WHEREAS, we commend Mr. Kevin Joyce, owner of The Carlton, for being a leader in the industry and having the courage to voluntarily ban smoking on The Carlton's premises, thereby protecting workers and patrons alike;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize and thank Mr. Kevin Joyce and The Carlton for offering a smoke-free environment which will protect both employees and customers against the harmful exposure to secondhand smoke.