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NEW JERSEY CHAPTER SOCTETY FOR'RUBLIC HEA6TH ED(lCAT!ON March 30, 1990 George L. Wasser Cancer and Tobacco tTse Control Program New Jersey State Department of Health CN 369 Trenton, NJ 08625-0369 Dear Mr. Wasser: On behalf of the New Jersey Society for Public Health Education (NJSOPHE), I wish to extend my support for seeking the ASSIST 2000 contract to implement smoking-related activities in New Jersey. A proJect such as this would help us sustain the momentum that we have already established within the state. NJSOPHE would be delighted to help with the administration of the smoking education initiatives specif ied by ASSIST 2000. In view of New Jersey's distressing fiscal condition, the state is in 3eopardy of losing both health educators and the important services they provide. I know that I speak for the individual NJSOPHE members in saying that ann influx of ASSIST 2000 funds would provide vital new support -- we all offer our time and expertise for planning, implementing, and evaluating these activities should the contract be awarded to our state. The Executive Committee of NJSOPHE is aware that the New Jersey State Department of Health, the New Jersey Division of the American Cancer Society, and a variety of state and local coalitions will carry out the terms of the proposed contract. We look forward'to becoming a part of this collaboration and hope that you are indeed successful in your attempt to obtain the ASSIST 2000 contract. Sincerely, Denise A. DePalma, MA, CHES F3ealth Educator President, NJSOPHE