HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009 (33) Resolution Supporting
Tobacco Prevention and Control Programs
Resolution No. 33 (7_06q)
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that tobacco use is the leading
cause of preventable death, disease, and excessive healthcare costs (over $2.02 billion annually
in Wisconsin alone); and
WHEREAS, tobacco prevention and control programs work and save lives by helping
smokers quit and preventing youth from ever starting smoking; and
WHEREAS, an investment of one dollar saves nearly four dollars in tobacco - caused
healthcare costs; and
WHEREAS, the CDC recommends that Wisconsin invest $64.3 million dollars in
tobacco prevention and control programs; and
WHEREAS, the current funding is $6.85 million, less than 11% of the recommended
funding; and
WHEREAS, without adequate funding of tobacco prevention and control programs,
positive trends will reverse, such as the 65% reduction in middle school smoking rates, 36%
reduction of high school smoking rates and the adult smoking rate dipping below 20% for the
first time ever; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors
supports adequate funding of tobacco prevention and control programs to ensure the
health of all Wisconsin citizens.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors that a
copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Govemor of the State of Wisconsin, St. Croix
County's Legislative Representatives, and to the Wisconsin Counties Association.
Offered by the Health and Human Services Board.
YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
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2-31- G This Resolution was Adopted by the St. Croix County Board
Reviewed by Corporation Counsel on of Supervisors on Oa dD aG69
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Greg I f merman, Corporation Counsel Cindy Campbell, County Clerk