State of Minnesota
World No-Tobacco Day Proclamation
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WHEREAS, 38.7 percent of Minnesotas high school students are current
tobacco users.
WHEREAS, Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in
Minnesota and nationwide.
WHEREAS, An estimated 5,618 deaths in Minnesota annually are attributed
to tobacco use.
WHEREAS, The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020, tobacco
will become the leading cause of death and disability, killing more than 10
million people each year, thus causing more deaths worldwide than HIV,
tuberculosis, maternal mortality, car accidents, suicide and homicide
combined.
WHEREAS, Since1988, the World Health Organization has observed World No
Tobacco Day annually on May 31st as the only global event
dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and
promoting a tobacco-free environment.
WHEREAS, Tobacco use affects athletic performance by decreasing lung
growth and lung function and increasing heart rate and blood pressure.
WHEREAS, The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2002 is Tobacco Free Sports.
WHEREAS, Governor Ventura has proclaimed May 31, 2002, as World No
Tobacco Day and communities throughout Minnesota are encouraged to
observe World No Tobacco day with tobacco-free sports events and recreation
activities.
NOW THEREFORE, the (insert name of County Board of Commissioners or
City Council) does proclaim that World No Tobacco Day on May 31,
2002, shall be observed in (insert name of County or City).
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