HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5182-01-2020 A Resolution
NO. 5182-01-2020
SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE THE USE OF
E-CIGARETTES,VAPING AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY TEENS
WHEREAS, after decades of decline in teen cigarette smoking rates we have seen a recent
dramatic rise in the use of e-cigarettes by children and teens leading to a new generation of tobacco
products addicting a new generation of users to tobacco and nicotine; and
WHEREAS, one in four teens are using e-cigarettes and one vape pod contains as much
addictive nicotine as a pack of cigarettes; and
WHEREAS, ninety percent of adult smokers first try a tobacco product by age 18 and the
tobacco industry, including the e-cigarette companies, spend billions marketing directly to teens; and
WHEREAS, the short-term and long-term health risks to teens using e-cigarettes are still being
revealed and recently have been linked to deaths and serious respiratory illnesses requiring
hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth is committed to prioritizing the health and well-being of
individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the expanded effort of the Fort Worth Independent
School District and all area school districts in efforts to raise awareness of this growing teen health
crisis; and their efforts to end all tobacco and nicotine addiction.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
1. That the City of Fort Worth will support all school district efforts to ensure that e-cigarettes and
vaping are fully addressed in a manner that focuses on improving health outcomes for every
child in every school in our community; and
2. That we call on our community to support efforts to eliminate tobacco use by teens and achieve
the goal of assuring our youth have the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life in a city
committed to prioritizing health and well-being for all.
Adopted this 28th day of January 2020.
ATTEST:
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Mary J. KayseJtary
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