[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E927]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      NATIONAL PROPANE SAFETY WEEK

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                        HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 1995
  Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues the fact that for over 70 years, the propane gas industry 
has been making significant contributions to American life with 
remarkable degrees of dependability, efficiency, and above all safety.
  To highlight the industry's sincere concern with safety, the National 
Propane Gas Association sponsors National Propane Safety Week, which is 
being held this year from May 1-5. The Safety Awareness Week will 
include safety demonstrations and anti-tampering messages as well as 
helpful tips on using gas grills, handling cylinders for recreational 
vehicles, what to do if a homeowner smells gas, and how to handle a 
pilot light that won't light.
  All across the country, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors 
regularly help in educating the over 60 million consumers of propane on 
the sage use of this gas. Consumers use this common fuel to heat their 
homes, and barns, dry their crops, and fuel their vehicles and 
machinery. National Propane Safety Week will play an important role in 
reinforcing the safety education of those who already have access to 
this pertinent information, as well as in making it available to those 
who do not.
  A home safety audit, called Gas Check, is another initiative strongly 
recommended by the National Propane Gas Association throughout Safety 
Week. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Gas Check 
stresses consumer education, and after a thorough examination of 
operation of propane appliances. This kind of attention to the safety 
needs of consumers should not go unrecognized or unappreciated.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to stress my support for all of the propane 
dealers in my district who put safety first, and I encourage my 
colleagues to do the same. I would also like to personally commend the 
National Propane Gas Association and its constituent dealers for their 
efforts to promote public awareness about propane safety issues through 
their sponsorship of and participation in National Propane Safety Week.


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