[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 151 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 151

   Designates a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for 
                    nuclear weapons program workers.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 14, 2009

 Mr. Bunning (for himself, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Bingaman, 
   Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Reid, Mr. 
  Corker, Mr. Grassley, Mrs. Murray, and Mr. McConnell) submitted the 
   following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designates a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for 
                    nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have served this Nation in 
        building its nuclear defense since World War II;
Whereas these dedicated American workers paid a high price for their service and 
        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 put at individual risk without their knowledge and 
        consent in order to develop a nuclear weapons program for the benefit of 
        all American citizens; and
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for their 
        contribution, service, and sacrifice towards the defense of our great 
        Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates October 30, 2009, as a national day of 
        remembrance for American 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 commemorate October 30, 2009, as a national day 
        of remembrance for past and present workers in America's 
        nuclear weapons program.
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