[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 373 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 373

 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

                             July 26, 2011

 Ms. Berkley 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 this Nation in 
        building its nuclear defense since World War II;
Whereas these dedicated United States 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 by the United States 
        Government without their knowledge and consent in order to develop a 
        nuclear weapons program;
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for their 
        contribution, service, and sacrifice towards the defense of this great 
        Nation; and
Whereas, on May 20, 2009, the Senate passed S. Res. 151, designating a national 
        day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for nuclear weapons program 
        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, regardless 
        of their opinions about the historical development of nuclear 
        weapons, to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, 
        programs, and other activities to recognize a national day of 
        remembrance for past and present workers in America's nuclear 
        weapons program.
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