[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1623 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1623

 Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for 
   United States nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, 
                         millers, and haulers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 15, 2010

    Ms. Berkley (for herself and Mr. Wamp) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for 
   United States nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, 
                         millers, and haulers.

Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have served the United States in 
        building its nuclear defense since World War II including uranium 
        miners, millers, and haulers;
Whereas these dedicated United States workers paid a high price for their 
        service and have developed disabling or fatal illnesses as a result of 
        exposures to beryllium, ionizing radiation, toxic substances, and other 
        hazards that are unique to the production and testing of nuclear 
        weapons;
Whereas these workers were put at individual risk without their knowledge and 
        consent in order to develop a nuclear weapons program;
Whereas in 2009, Congress recognized the contribution, service, and sacrifice of 
        these patriotic men and women;
Whereas a National Day of Remembrance time capsule has been crossing the country 
        the past year collecting the stories of United States nuclear workers 
        and artifacts from the Nation's nuclear defense era; and
Whereas these stories and artifacts reinforce the importance of recognizing 
        these nuclear workers: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of a national day of 
        remembrance for United States nuclear weapons program workers 
        and uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to support 
        and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other 
        activities to recognize a national day of remembrance for past 
        and current United States nuclear weapons program workers and 
        uranium miners, millers, and haulers.
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