[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 334 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 334

       Designating May 2004 as National Electrical Safety Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 8, 2004

Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Designating May 2004 as National Electrical Safety Month.

Whereas hundreds of individuals die and thousands are injured each year in 
        electrical accidents;
Whereas there are on average 870 civilian deaths annually related to home fires 
        caused by electrical distribution, appliances and equipment, and heating 
        and air conditioning systems;
Whereas more than 2 people are electrocuted in the home, and 4 more in the 
        workplace, each week;
Whereas property damage due to home fires caused by electrical distribution, 
        appliances and equipment, and heating and air conditioning systems 
        amounts to nearly $1,600,000,000 annually;
Whereas following basic electrical safety precautions can help prevent injury or 
        death to thousands of individuals each year;
Whereas citizens are encouraged to check their home and workplace for possible 
        electrical hazards to help protect lives and property;
Whereas citizens are encouraged to test their smoke detectors and ground fault 
        circuit interrupters monthly and after every major electrical storm; and
Whereas the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and 
        the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) promote and 
        educate the public about the importance of respecting electricity and 
        practicing electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 2004 as ``National Electrical Safety 
        Month''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        month with appropriate programs and activities.
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