HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 132-95 Supporting the American Cancer Society" Great American SmokeoutRESOLUTION NO. 132 - 95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout encourages
smokers to give up their habit for 24 hours on Thursday, November 16; and
WHEREAS, for 18 consecutive years, millions of smokers, including many in the City of
Dublin, have participated in this event; and
WHEREAS, the health benefits of not smoking are substantiated and well-known; and
WHEREAS, there are additional civic benefits, such as a reduction of the risks of
accidental fires and illnesses related to secondhand smoke.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby
proclaim Thursday, November 16, 1995 as "THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY' S GREAT
AMERICAN SMOKEOUT" in the City of Dublin and urge all smokers and smokeless tobacco
users in the community to demonstrate to themselves and their friends that they can quit, if they
wish, by joining the American Cancer Society' s 19th Annual Great American Smokeout.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 1995.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Burton
AB STAIN: None
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