RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE SAMPSON COUNTY METHAMPHETAMINE TASK FORCE’S
STRATEGIC
PLAN INITIATIVES
WHEREAS , Methamphetamine (“Meth”)
is a highly dangerous and extremely addictive substance whose manufacture,
sell and use is having a devastating impact on families within
Sampson County;
WHEREAS , illegal "Meth" laboratories
may be located in neighborhoods, apartments, vehicles, and numerous
other unsuspected locations and are highly volatile and toxic to
users and the general public;
WHEREAS , children may be found in these toxic
environments with exposure to dangerous and deadly chemicals;
WHEREAS , it is recognized that "Meth" use
is radically increasing due to low cost, ease of obtaining manufacturing
materials and the highly addictive factors of the drug;
WHEREAS , methamphetamine addiction is a recognized
disease that warrants continuous professional treatment;
WHEREAS , effective actions are needed immediately
to intervene and deter the tragedies of “Meth” use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sampson
County Board of Commissioners does hereby pledge full support of
the strategic plan outlined by the Sampson County Methamphetamine
Task Force and immediate implementation of all defined initiatives
is encouraged. It is believed that aggressive, collective, and
continuous efforts involved in early intervention, public awareness,
response and training regarding methamphetamine use and manufacturing
are crucial to effectively control and eradicate this drug from
Sampson County.
ADOPTED this 15 th day of November, 2004.

Jarvis H.
McLamb, Chairman
Sampson County Board
of Commissioners

Scott T. Sauer,
Clerk to the Board
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