of age try smoking for the first time and more than 300 youths
become new regular, daily smokers; and
WHEREAS, One in thirteen of these youths will die prematurely
because of tobacco use; and
WHEREAS, Each year, 540 million packs of cigarettes are
consumed by children; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, an estimated 41,000 adults
die each year from exposure to secondhand smoke; and
WHEREAS, More than 16 million Americans currently suffer from
smoking-caused illnesses; and
WHEREAS, The tobacco industry spends approximately $9.5
billion annually or $26 million each day on marketing its
products nationwide, with much of the marketing aimed at
children; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified tobacco
cessation and prevention education efforts by community members
be launched to encourage all tobacco users to become tobacco-
free; and
WHEREAS, Businesses, government, law enforcement, schools,
faith-based institutions, service organizations, youths,
physicians, senior citizens, military organizations, sports
teams and individuals from all walks of life can demonstrate
their commitment to tobacco-free, healthy lifestyles by
participating in "Kick Butts Day"; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize March
20, 2019, as "Kick Butts Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
residents of all ages to participate in tobacco cessation and
prevention education activities to make a visible show of
support for our strong commitment to a tobacco-free community,
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