2009-1482009-148
Resolution in Support of Smoke Free Dutchess Tobacco Advertising Point of Purchase
At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on April 13,
2009.
The meeting was called to order by Christopher Colsey, Supervisor, and upon roll being
called, the following were present:
PRESENT: Supervisor
Councilmembers
ABSENT:
Christopher J. Colsey
William H. Beale
Maureen McCarthy
Joseph P. Paoloni
Vincent F. Bettina
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilwoman McCarthy and seconded by
Councilman Beale.
WHEREAS, the Surgeon General has concluded that tobacco advertising contributes to
youth smoking rates; and
WHEREAS, over 24,900 youths under age 18 in New York State become new daily
smokers each year; and
WHEREAS, 3 out of 4 teenagers shop in convenience stores at least once per week; and
WHEREAS, tobacco advertising in retail stores has a powerful influence on teens, who
are significantly more likely to smoke due to advertising than they are due to peer pressure; and
WHEREAS, research shows that youth are more than twice as likely as adults to recall
tobacco advertising; and
WHEREAS, outdoor and exterior -facing tobacco ads at retail stores are often seen by
students walking to and from school; and
WHEREAS, retail stores are an integral and valuable part of our community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Wappinger hereby
supports the efforts of SmokeFree Dutchess in requesting that retailers reduce overall tobacco
advertising in their place of business and eliminate tobacco advertising from areas likely to be
seen by children, including exterior poles, walls, exterior windows, interior wall space below
five feet, near candy displays, and on counter tops.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Wappinger hereby encourages law
enforcement agencies throughout to take appropriate measures to ensure all local, state and
federal laws regarding all signage are observed.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
CHRISTOPHER COLSEY, SUPERVISOR Voting: AYE
WILLIAM H. BEALE, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
VINCENT F. BETTINA, COUNCILMAN Voting: ABSENT
MAUREEN McCARTHY, COUNCILWOMAN Voting: AYE
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, COUNCILMAN Voting: AYE
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
4/13/2009
The Resolution is hereby duly declared adopted.
J HN C. MASTERSON, TOWN CLERK
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Dufe�ess
Our mission is to reduce
the risk of tobacco related
morbidity and mortality by
lowering the prevalence of
tobacco use in Dutchess
County and by eliminating
environmental tobacco
smoke in public places.
Members
American Cancer Society
SmokeFree Dutchess
A Community Partnership Funded By The New York State Tobacco Control Program
March 18, 2009
Dear Mr. Colsey:
I'm writing today to ask you to join us in an initiative we are undertaking to educate the
public and retail store owners about tobacco advertising in stores and its impact on youth
smoking initiation.
SmokeFree Dutchesss would like to request that your town adopt a non-binding
resolution or proclamation that would bring public awareness to the issue of tobacco
advertising in retail stores in your town, and request some actions that retailers can take to
help lessen the powerful and lethal effect of these ads on children. In making this request,
SmokeFree Dutchess is inviting you to take a leadership role in this statewide project, and to
become a role model town for communities in our area and across the state.
American Heart Association
American Lung Association Our children and youth are being bombarded with tobacco advertising and messages that we,
Berkshire Farm Center and as adults — even those who smoke — tend not to see or recall. It is no coincidence that the
Services for Youth average number of tobacco retail ads has increased while the national average age that
Reality Check I kids start to smoke or use other tobacco products is now 14'/Z .
Council on Addiction, Much research has been devoted to the subject of youth tobacco use, initiation of tobacco
Prevention & Education of
Dutchess County use, and the effect of retail tobacco advertising on initiation. The data has repeatedly shown
that prevention of youth initiation is the key; once a child or teen starts to smoke (or chew)
Dutchess County and becomes addicted to nicotine, cessation resources and efforts are virtually useless in that
Department of Health age group. Prevention of initiation is closely related to the reduction/removal of tobacco
Dutchess County ads.
Medical Society
Dutchess Health 2000 I would like to ask you again to please join us in our effort to help protect our youth from
With Representation from: tobacco advertising at retail stores and from the tobacco advertising messages that say to the
Concerned Citizens, kids, "smoking is `cool."'
Healthcare Providers,
Hospitals, Law Enforcement, Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. I'm happy to help with re -
Local Businesses, and Schools wording a resolution or proclamation, and also to come to speak with you at any time.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
If you are willing to sign this resolution you can fax a copy of it to me at 790-5988 or
Satellite Office please mail it back to me using the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope. Thank
SmokeFree Dutchess you.
29 North Hamilton Street L03
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Yours truly,
Tel: 845-790-5976
Fax: 845-790-5988 ,��� y� Od
Toll Free: 866-481-2345
www.smokefreedutchess.net Megan . Root, MSW
Program Director for SmokeFree Dutchess
TOBACCO ADVERTISING POINT OF PURCHASE RESOLUTION
(Proclamation) (A Commitment to - Non -Binding Resolution for - Public Health)
WHEREAS, tobacco use kills over 25,000 New Yorkers every year, and is the leading preventable cause
of death in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Surgeon General has concluded that tobacco advertising contributes to youth smoking
rates; and
WHEREAS, each year tobacco companies spent $15.4 billion to market cigarettes in the United States,
including $ 516 million in New York; and
WHEREAS, over 24,900 youths under age 18 in New York State become new daily smokers each year;
and
WHEREAS, 3 out of 4 teenagers shop in convenience stores at least once per week; and
WHEREAS, Tobacco advertising in retail stores has a powerful influence on teens, who are significantly
more likely to smoke due to advertising than they are due to peer pressure; and
WHEREAS, research shows that youth are more than twice as likely as adults to recall tobacco
advertising; and
WHEREAS, outdoor and exterior -facing tobacco ads at retail stores are often seen by students walking
to and from school; and
WHEREAS, retail stores are an integral and valuable part of our community; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village/Town of hereby partners with
TFAC-Tobacco Free Action Coalition of Ulster County in requesting that retailers reduce overall tobacco
advertising in their place of business and eliminate tobacco advertising from areas likely to be seen by
children, including exterior poles, walls, windows facing "out", interior wall space below five feet, near candy
displays, and on counter tops; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the hereby encourages law enforcement
agencies throughout to take appropriate measures to ensure all local, state and federal laws regarding all
signage are observed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the
on this day of
Signature of Authorized Official