[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 120 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 120

   Recognizing the 1 year anniversary of the April 2, 2010, fire and 
       explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 31, 2011

  Mrs. Murray (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 1 year anniversary of the April 2, 2010, fire and 
       explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington.

Whereas the State of Washington, the community of Anacortes, the Tesoro Refining 
        and Marketing Company, and the United Steelworkers experienced a tragedy 
        on April 2, 2010, when a fire occurred at the Tesoro refinery in 
        Anacortes, Washington;
Whereas 7 workers died as a result of the tragedy: Daniel J. Aldridge, Matthew 
        C. Bowen, Donna Van Dreumel, Matt Gumbel, Darrin J. Hoines, Lew Janz, 
        and Kathryn Powell;
Whereas the United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board 
        continues to investigate and review the April 2, 2010, refinery fire, 
        and procedures and processes to prevent future tragedies from occurring;
Whereas the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued a 
        Citation and Notice of Assessment covering 44 violations of State 
        workplace safety and health regulations at the Anacortes work site 
        (which are being appealed); and
Whereas the fire and explosion at the Tesoro refinery is a reminder of the 
        dangerous nature of refinery operations around the Nation: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses sincere condolences to the families, loved 
        ones, United Steelworkers, fellow workers, and the Anacortes 
        community concerning the tragedy at the Tesoro refinery in 
        Anacortes, Washington;
            (2) honors Daniel J. Aldridge, Matthew C. Bowen, Donna Van 
        Dreumel, Matt Gumbel, Darrin J. Hoines, Lew Janz, and Kathryn 
        Powell; and
            (3) expresses support for the efficient and safe operation 
        of our Nation's oil refineries.
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