HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-162RESOLUTION NO. 11-162
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 17,
2011 AS "THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT
DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. The U.S. Surgeon General has said that smoking remains the single most
preventable cause of premature death in our society.
2. Each year smoking accounts for 438,000 premature deaths in the United
States and 38,000 non-smokers die as a result of exposure to second-hand smoke.
3. Smoking and related illnesses also account for 20% of all sick days taken by
employees nationwide.
4. Forthirtyyears, millions of smokers have participated in the American Cancer
Society's GreatAmericanSmoke-Out, aday onwhich theygive up cigarettesfortwenty-four
hours in the hope they may quit permanently.
5. A significant number of those who gave up cigarettes for the day were able
to give up the habit entirely.
6. This demonstration of success suggests that the Great American Smoke-Out
has potential for improving the health of the citizens of St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim November 17, 2011 as "THE GREAT
AMERICAN SMOKE-OUT DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND D
ATTEST:
PUTY CLERK
is 1st day of November 2011.
ST LU E CQ~NTY, FL~A SIO~ RS
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS: _
COUNTY ATTprR~MEY