HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 138-95 TobaccoRegsRESOLUTION NO. 138 - 95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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, 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 eighteen 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 50 percent smoking among
children and adolescents by limiting access to 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 City of Dublin supports President Clinton's comprehensive
plan to reduce smoking by children; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin send a copy of this resolution to the Food & Drug
Administration (Dockets Management Branch, HFA-305, Food &: Drug Administration, Room 1-23, 12420 Parklawn
Drive, Rockview, MD 20857), the President of the United States, House of Representative Member Bill Baker and
U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 1995.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Burton
None
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