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MI HR0332

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dian Slavens

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

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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