HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-R-41RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSONVILLE,
INDIANA, URGING PROMPT LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF
EPHEDR..!NE-BASED PRODUCTS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION AND THE
VOLUNTARY REMOVAL OF THESE PRODUCTS FROM STORE SHELVES
WHEREAS, ephedrine is an adrenalin-like chemical that stimulates the heart and
central nervous system; and
WHEREAS, ephedrine was once used to treat asthma, but has been replaced
by more effective medicines; and
WHEREAS, ephedrine is used in the manufacture of diet pills, such as Mini
Thin, and other products such as Herbal Ecstasy and Ultimate Xphoria, which are
advertised as providing a "natural High" or increased energy and endurance; and
WHEREAS, use of these ephedrine-based products can result in insomnia,
anxiety, respiratory difficulty, irregular heartbeat, and seizures; and
WHEREAS, there have been reports of more than 600 injuries and 17 deaths
associated with ephedrine-based products; and
WHEREAS, these ephedrine-based products can be bought by children over the
counter in convenience stores, mini marts, and service stations; and
WHEREAS, there is increasing evidence that our middle-school children are
purchasing these products, abusing them, and in many cases selling them to
schoolmates for a profit; and
WHEREAS, there is increasing evidence that these ephedrine-based products
are becoming "a gateway drug" for our middle school children; and
WHEREAS, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is
considering whether to tighten regulation of these ephedrine-based products; and
WHEREAS, the FDA has, according to recent news reports, stated that products
with high doses of ephedrine are "street drug alternatives"; and ..
WHEREAS, many states have taken action to ban the sale of, or require a
prescription for these ephedrine-based products.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Common Council of
the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, as follows:
.SECTION I:
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana, urges the Indiana General
Assembly to promptly take action to prohibit the sale of these ephedrine-based products
without a prescription.
SECTION I1:
The Common Council requests retail outlets in the City of Jeffersonville to voluntarily
remove these ephedrine-based products from public sale pending action by the Indiana
General Assembly.
SECTION II1:
The Common Council requests that the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to
.the Indiana General Assembly and to_all who hold a R~ etait. Merchants Lk:er~se in_the :_ ........
City of Jeffersonville.
SECTION IV:
This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the
Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
Passed and adopted this ¢ day of
Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana.
,1996 by the
'--Thomas R. Gal[igan
Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
C. F~ichard Spence.,/,, Jr. ~-/
Clerk and Treasurer
Presented by me as Clerk and_Treasurer to thy Mayor of said City of
Jeffersonville this ~ day of ,~)~--'¢- ,199_~
C. Richard Spencer/C'Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer'
Approved and signed by me this .j ~.f.~L day of (~..~-~,.zo , 199__~.
~ Galligan,
November 18, 1996
Representative Jim Bottorff
2413 East Highway 62
Jeffersonvllle, IN 47130
Dear Jim:
Thank you for your offer to see that the enclosed Resolution,
Resolution No. 96-R-41, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The
City Of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Urging Prompt Legislative Action To
Prohibit The Sale Of Ephedrin-Based Products Without A Prescription
And The Voluntary Removal Of These Products From Store Shelves, is
distribut'ed to the members of the Indiana House of Representative.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
C. Richard "Dick" Spencer Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer
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November 18, 1996
Senator Kathy Smith
1214 Beechwood
New Albany, IN 47150
Dear Kathy:
The Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, at the October 7,
1996 meeting, unanimously passed the enclosed Resolution, Resolution
No. 96-R-41, A Resolution Of The Common Council Of The City Of
Jeffersonville, Indiana, Urging Prompt Legislative Action To Prohibit
The Sale Of Ephedrine-Based Products Without A Prescription And The
Voluntary Removal Of These Products Prom Store Shelves. Section III
request that I, as City Clerk and Treasurer, forward a copy to the
Indiana General Assembly. Representative Jim Bottorff has offered to
see that the members of the House are aware of the Resolution. I
would request your cooperation in seeing that the members of the
Senate are made aware of the Council's desires.
Thank you for any help you may be.
Sincerely,
C. Richard "Dick" Spencer Jr.
Clerk and Treasurer
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