[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 494 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 494


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 23, 2004

 Received and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and 
                                Forestry

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and purposes of National farm Safety and Health 
 Week and applauding the men and women who provide a stable supply of 
          food and fiber for the United States and the world.

Whereas nearly half of the land in the United States is used for agricultural 
        production;
Whereas many farmers and ranchers operate and maintain heavy-duty equipment and 
        machinery and work with large and unpredictable livestock, which makes 
        farming and ranching among the most dangerous occupations in the United 
        States;
Whereas farmers and ranchers are at risk of serious work-related accidents, and 
        many farmers and ranchers suffer disabling injuries each year;
Whereas the children of farmers and ranchers are at special risk from farm-
        related accidents;
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive Order, September 19 through 
        September 25, 2004, as National Farm Safety and Health Week ; and
Whereas National Farm Safety and Health Week provides an opportunity for 
        increased awareness and educational programs targeted towards the 
        protection and productivity of farmers and ranchers: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety 
        and Health Week; and
            (2) applauds the men and women who provide a stable supply 
        of food and fiber for the United States and the world.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2004.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.