[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 45 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 120--RECOGNIZING THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE APRIL 
   2, 2010, FIRE AND EXPLOSION AT THE TESORO REFINERY IN ANACORTES, 
                               WASHINGTON

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

                              S. Res. 120

       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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