[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 423 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 423

Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for the workers of 
           the nuclear weapons program of the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 7, 2009

Mr. Wamp submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for the workers of 
           the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have served the United States in 
        building its nuclear defense since World War II;
Whereas these dedicated American workers paid a high price for their service and 
        many have developed disabling or fatal illnesses as a result of exposure 
        to beryllium, ionizing radiation, toxic substances, and other hazards 
        that are unique to the production and testing of nuclear weapons;
Whereas these workers were unintentionally put at individual risk without their 
        knowledge and consent in order to develop a nuclear weapons program for 
        the benefit of all American citizens;
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for their 
        contribution, service, and sacrifice towards the defense of our great 
        Nation; and
Whereas October 30, 2009, is the ninth anniversary of the enactment of the 
        Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (title XXXVI of 
        Public Law 106-398; 42 U.S.C. 7384 note): Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of a day of remembrance 
        for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United 
        States, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to recognize 
        such a day of remembrance as an opportunity to support and 
        participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other 
        activities in honor of the past and present workers of the 
        nuclear weapons program of the United States.
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