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MI HR0332
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/28/2012
Primary Sponsor
Dian Slavens
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AI Summary
- Declares November 15, 2012, as Great American Smoke-Out Day in Michigan
- Recognizes that smoking is the single most preventable cause of premature death in the United States, with 45 million Americans smoking cigarettes
- Notes that 87% of lung cancer cases result from smoking and lung cancer is the leading type of cancer death in America
- References the American Cancer Society's 30-year-old Great American Smoke-Out program, where smokers abstain from cigarettes for 24 hours with potential for permanent cessation
- Affirms that Michigan citizens deserve the opportunity to be healthy and informed about factors affecting their health
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare November 15, 2012, as Great American Smoke-Out Day in the state of Michigan.
Great American Smoke-Out Day
Last Action
Adopted
11/28/2012
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