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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Breeland, Lloyd and Mack
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Introduced in the House on April 30, 2003
Adopted by the House on April 30, 2003
Summary: Tobacco Use Prevention Week
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4/30/2003 House Introduced and adopted HJ-87
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TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF AUGUST 3, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 9, 2003, AS TOBACCO USE PREVENTION WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the World Health Organization estimates that about one-third of the global adult population or 1.1 billion people are smokers; and
Whereas, every year, tobacco kills approximately 3.5 million people around the world; and
Whereas, the global tobacco epidemic is predicted to prematurely claim the lives of approximately 250 million children and adolescents; and
Whereas, it is estimated that the health care costs associated with tobacco related illnesses result in a global net loss of $200 billion per year; and
Whereas, individuals who quit using tobacco products make substantial savings through unbought products and lowered health care costs; and
Whereas, tobacco use prevention programs are among the most cost-effective of all health interventions. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare the week of August 3, 2003 through August 9, 2003, as Tobacco Use Prevention Week in South Carolina and commend all health care professionals, nonprofit organizations, and individuals committed to reducing the use of tobacco products in South Carolina.
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