PRINTER'S NO. 1356
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
296
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY PASHINSKI, HENNESSEY, COHEN, ACOSTA, BOBACK,
HARKINS, BURNS, YOUNGBLOOD, THOMAS, SCHLOSSBERG, DiGIROLAMO,
MULLERY, WATSON, GAINEY, D. MILLER, MATZIE, KIRKLAND,
GOODMAN, BROWNLEE, HARHART, READSHAW, MILLARD, MURT, GIBBONS,
MARSICO, ROZZI, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, KAVULICH, McCARTER,
SCHWEYER, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, SABATINA, KINSEY, BIZZARRO,
FARINA, O'NEILL, KAUFER AND W. KELLER, APRIL 27, 2015
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
APRIL 27, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 28, 2015, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in
Pennsylvania in memory of workers killed, injured and
disabled in the workplace and in recognition of the efforts
of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council.
WHEREAS, Every year in America, a great number of workers are
killed as a result of workplace injuries and occupational
diseases; and
WHEREAS, The Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics has
reported that in 2013, more than 4,405 workers suffered fatal
injuries in the workplace and more than 3 million individuals
suffered nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses; and
WHEREAS, In 2013, 178 Pennsylvania workers lost their lives
due to fatal accidents in the workplace; and
WHEREAS, While the official "National Workers' Memorial Day"
is celebrated annually on April 28, the Greater Wilkes-Barre
Labor Council and other concerned residents are determined to
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prevent these tragedies with a local observation of "National
Workers' Memorial Day" on April 23, 2015, as a day to remember
these victims of workplace injuries; and
WHEREAS, Through the local observance of this day, the
Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council renews its efforts to seek
stronger safety and health protections, better standards and
enforcement and fair and just compensation, and also rededicates
itself to improving the health and safety of every American
workplace; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate April
28, 2015, as "Workers' Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania in memory
of workers killed, injured and disabled in the workplace and in
recognition of the efforts of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor
Council and its tenth annual local "Workers' Memorial Day"
program and candlelight vigil service.
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