[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 6, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE 76TH ANNUAL WESTERN NEW YORK SAFETY CONFERENCE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2012

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 76th annual 
Western New York Safety Conference, which will be held in my Western 
New York community March 12th-March 15th, 2012.
   What began as a small group of safety-minded individuals in 1935, 
has evolved into a conference attended by over 500 delegates each year, 
and the largest gathering of safety-oriented and interested people on 
the East Coast.
   The Western New York Safety Conference is recognized by both 
employers and employees alike as an outstanding organization. This 
annual exchange of safety, health and environmental information has 
contributed greatly to the advancement of safety for the worker, and 
the general public. I applaud their dedication to the conservation of 
human life and the safety and health of the individual through the 
prevention of accidents and occupational diseases.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate those who have led the effort to 
host this important conference, and am sure that they will continue to 
service the Western New York community to reduce injuries and illness.

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