[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 312 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 312

 Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, 
  the 3 rescue workers who were killed, and the many others who were 
 injured in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing 
the community and the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the 
                      aftermath of the tragedies.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 10, 2007

    Mr. Hatch (for himself and Mr. Bennett) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, 
  the 3 rescue workers who were killed, and the many others who were 
 injured in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing 
the community and the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the 
                      aftermath of the tragedies.

Whereas, on August 6, 2007, 6 miners, Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Luis 
        Hernandez, Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, and Manuel Sanchez, were 
        trapped 1,800 feet below ground in the Crandall Canyon coal mine in 
        Emory County, Utah;
Whereas Federal, State, and local rescue crews have worked relentlessly in an 
        effort to find and rescue the trapped miners;
Whereas, on August 16, 2007, Dale ``Bird'' Black, Gary Jensen, and Brandon 
        Kimber bravely gave their lives and 6 other workers were injured during 
        the rescue efforts;
Whereas Utah is one of the largest coal-producing States in the United States, 
        having produced more than 26,000,000 tons of coal in 2006;
Whereas coal generates more than half of our Nation's electricity, providing 
        millions of Americans with energy for their homes and businesses;
Whereas coal mining continues to provide economic stability for many communities 
        in Utah and throughout the United States;
Whereas during the last century over 100,000 coal miners have been killed in 
        mining accidents in the Nation's coal mines; and
Whereas the American people are greatly indebted to coal miners for the 
        difficult and dangerous work they perform: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Luis Hernandez, 
        Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, and Manuel Sanchez, as well as 
        Dale ``Bird'' Black, Gary Jensen, and Brandon Kimber for their 
        sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon coal mine;
            (2) extends the deepest condolences of the Nation to the 
        families of these men;
            (3) recognizes the brave work of the many volunteers who 
        participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the 
        miners' families during rescue operations; and
            (4) honors the contribution of coal mines and coal-mining 
        families to America's proud heritage.
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