SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 492
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University and
Texans across the state in observing March 20, 2013, as Texas
Tobacco-Free Kids Day; and
WHEREAS, Tobacco use imposes an enormous burden on the
people of Texas and contributes to the premature death of more
than 24,000 Texans each year; nearly 90 percent of adults who
smoke tobacco began the habit before reaching the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Secondhand smoke is associated with an increased
risk for lung cancer and coronary heart disease in nonsmoking
adults, and it endangers the health of children; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Department of State Health Services has
worked in partnership with communities and schools across Texas,
including the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State
University, to support the health and well-being of the state's
students by establishing a statewide tobacco awareness day; and
WHEREAS, This event provides an opportunity for young
people across the state to participate and to encourage and
support tobacco-free lifestyles for all Texans; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby recognize the importance of preventing
youth tobacco use and declare March 20, 2013, as Texas
Tobacco-Free Kids Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate