become new regular, daily smokers; and
WHEREAS, One in three 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, Approximately 50,000 people die each year from
exposure to secondhand smoke; and
WHEREAS, In the United States, 16 million people currently
suffer from smoking-caused illnesses; and
WHEREAS, The tobacco industry spends $8.8 billion or $24
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 designate March
15, 2017, as "Kick Butts Day" in Pennsylvania and 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,
encouraging all youths and adults to pledge to be tobacco-free.
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