[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1154 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1154

 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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 24, 2008

 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez 
of California, Mr. Michaud, Ms. Woolsey, Mr. Gutierrez, Ms. McCollum of 
 Minnesota, Ms. Sutton, Mr. Ellison, Mr. Allen, Ms. Norton, Mr. Hare, 
Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. 
Doyle, Mr. Payne, Mr. Scott of Georgia, Ms. Kilpatrick, Mr. Johnson of 
    Georgia, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Langevin, and Ms. Lee) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                               and Labor

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                               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 5,500 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
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember 
        workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace;
            (2) recognizes the importance of worker health and safety 
        standards;
            (3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health 
        Administration, industries, employers and employees to support 
        activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of 
        preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and
            (4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
        such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
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