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RESOLUTION NO. 88-5
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA TO ENCOURAGE
CONTAINER LABELING OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES AND POINT-OF-PURCHASE WARNING
SIGNS.
WHEREAS, over a decade of research has indicated that
alcohol consumption during pregnancy produces birth defects and
many people are still unaware of this fact and some women
continue to drink during pregnancy in ignorance that it may
harm an unborn child; and,
WHEREAS, risk of alcohol-related birth defects begins
at conception, long before most women receive medical advice on
their pregnancy and for this reason, it is important for the
public to know that drinking any alcoholic beverage may cause
birth defects; and,
WHEREAS, In 1981, the U.S. Surgeon General advised
pregnant women and those considering pregnancy to avoid
alcoholic beverages, as there is no known safe level of alcohol
use during pregnancy; and,
WHEREAS, in October 1987, alcohol was included on the
Governor's toxic substance list as causing birth defects; and,
WHEREAS, other cities and counties throughout the
state have adopted ordinances which require a warning sign be
posted wherever alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council
of the City of Santa Ana supports container labeling of
alcoholic beverages as the primary warning method of the
effects of alcohol consumption on unborn children,
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Resolution No. 88-5
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
the City of Santa Ana also supports
signs.
that the City Council of
point-of-purchase warning
ADOPTED
ATTEST:
this 19th day
of January, 1988.
Daniel H. Youn~g~
Mayor
Wlll~am O. Baron
-:Assistad~ C16rk"of the Council
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Young Aye
McGuigan Aye
Acosta Aye
Griset Aye
Hart Aye
May A,¥e
Pulido AVe
APPROVED AS TO FORM: