[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 375 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 375

 Supporting the goals and ideals 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 28, 2009

 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas (for herself, Mr. Braley of Iowa, 
Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Mr. Michaud, Mr. Lynch, Mr. George 
 Miller of California, Mr. Hare, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. Carson of Indiana, 
    Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Al Green of Texas, Mr. 
   Courtney, Ms. Sutton, and Mr. Gutierrez) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals 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 more people are killed worldwide 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) supports the goals and ideals of 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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