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IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1141 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2008 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Gutierrez, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, Ms. Sutton, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Allen, Ms. Norton, Mr. Hare, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Payne, Mr. Jefferson, Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Woolsey, and Mr. Langevin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.

Whereas each year, more than 5,000 workers are killed due to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of workplace-related accidents and diseases; Whereas each day, an average of 16 workers are killed due to workplace injuries in the United States; Whereas there are more than 4,000,000 occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States annually; Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace injuries or illness become permanently disabled; Whereas worldwide, more people are killed each year at work than in wars; Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; and Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day reminds us of the need to strive for better worker safety and health protections: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace; and (2)calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.