93-7996R44
CITY OF RICHFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 7996
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE
ACTION REDUCING TOBACCO USE AMONG YOUTH
WHEREAS, the Richfield City Council, as the Community Health
Board, has responsibility to protect and promote the health of
its residents; and
WHEREAS, tobacco is the largest contributor to preventable
disease and premature death; and
WHEREAS, reduction of tobacco use among youth requires a
comprehensive approach such as that recommended by the Minnesota
Health Care Commission to the Governor and Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Richfield Advisory Board of Health is an
advisory body to the Richfield City Council on health issues in
the community and strongly supports this legislation and
encourages the Richfield City Council to support it as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City
Council of the City of Richfield supports legislative action to
reduce tobacco use among youth by increasing the excise tax,
restricting advertising at point of sale, and controlling youth
access to tobacco products.
Passed and adopted this 22nd day of March, 1993.
GY P
Martin J. i sch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk