PRINTER'S NO. 3580
No. 702 Session of 2008
INTRODUCED BY PASHINSKI, BENNINGHOFF, BISHOP, BRENNAN, BUXTON,
CALTAGIRONE, CONKLIN, DONATUCCI, FRANKEL, GEORGE, GIBBONS,
GOODMAN, GRUCELA, HELM, HERSHEY, HESS, JAMES, W. KELLER,
KULA, MANN, McCALL, MILLARD, MOUL, PALLONE, PHILLIPS, QUINN,
RAMALEY, READSHAW, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, SHIMKUS,
K. SMITH, THOMAS, J. WHITE AND WOJNAROSKI, APRIL 8, 2008
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 8, 2008
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing April 24, 2008, as "Workers Memorial Day" in
2 Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Every year in the United States an enormous number
4 of workers are killed as a result of workplace injuries and
5 occupational diseases; and
6 WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of American workers are
7 permanently disabled, and millions are injured or made ill; and
8 WHEREAS, The Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council and concerned
9 citizens hope to prevent further tragedies by locally observing
10 "Workers Memorial Day" on April 24, 2008, as a day to remember
11 the victims of workplace deaths, injuries and disease; and
12 WHEREAS, The observance of "Workers Memorial Day" highlights
13 efforts to seek stronger safety and health protections, better
14 standards and enforcement and fair and just compensation for
15 workers; therefore be it
1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize April
2 24, 2008, as "Workers Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania and commend
3 the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council in conducting its fourth
4 annual local "Workers Memorial Day" program and candlelight
5 vigil service.
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