HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9532 (Tobacco Product Regulations)RESOLUTION NO. 9532
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PLAN TO REDUCE
SMOKING AMONG CHILDREN THROUGH REGULATION
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, tobacco use is responsible for the death of more than 400,000 people every year
in the United States including 40,000 people in California, and is the number one
cause of disease and death; and
WHEREAS, every day in California, 300 children become smokers; and
WHEREAS, more than half of all smokers begin smoking before the age of 14, and ninety
percent begin by the age of 19; and
WHEREAS, children can easily buy cigarettes from vending machines, over-the-counter sales
and mail -in coupons even though it is illegal; and
WHEREAS, an estimated one billion packs of cigarettes are sold to minors under the age of 18
every year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the State of California as well as many cities and counties have enacted
ordinances to reduce illegal tobacco sales to minors and conduct public education
efforts to discourage. tobacco use among children; and
WHEREAS, President, Clinton has proposed a comprehensive plan to reduce by fifty percent
smoking among children and adolescents, by limiting access of tobacco products,
reducing the appeal of cigarettes and by instituting a nationwide public
education campaign; and
WHEREAS, the President's proposal is supported by respected health organizations including
the American Lung Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer
Society and the American Medical Association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Rafael support; President Clinton's comprehensive plan to reduce smoking by children.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of
said City the 18th day of December, 1995 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Phillips, Zappe.tini &
Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
J M. LEONCINI, City Clerk