The resolution designates May of each year as Youth Smoking Prevention and Awareness Month in New Jersey, aiming to raise public awareness about the dangers of smoking among youth. It highlights the alarming statistics regarding tobacco use among middle and high school students, noting that nearly a quarter of middle schoolers and half of high schoolers have tried smoking. The resolution emphasizes the serious health risks associated with smoking, including respiratory issues, various cancers, heart disease, and the significant mortality and financial costs linked to tobacco use.

To support this initiative, the resolution requests that the Governor issue an annual proclamation to officially recognize May as Youth Smoking Prevention and Awareness Month. It calls upon public officials and citizens to engage in activities and programs that promote smoking prevention and cessation efforts targeted at adolescents, particularly during the critical middle and high school years when most smokers begin their habit. The resolution aims to foster a collective effort to combat youth smoking and its associated health risks.