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RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE SAMPSON COUNTY METHAMPHETAMINE TASK FORCE’S 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. |
