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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson today acknowledged Workers Memorial Day, a holiday that commemorates workers who have been injured, made ill or killed on the job. On Thursday, April 24, Congresswoman Johnson introduced H. Res. 1154, a resolution recognizing Workers Memorial Day. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. The text of the resolution follows:
RESOLUTION
Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.
Whereas each year, more than 5,500 workers are killed due to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of workplace-related accidents and diseases;
Whereas each day, an average of 16 workers are killed due to workplace injuries in the United States;
Whereas there are more than 4,000,000 occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States annually;
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace injuries or illness become permanently disabled;
Whereas worldwide, more people are killed each year at work than in wars;
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day allows us to honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; and
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day reminds us of the need to strive for better worker safety and health protections: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace;
(2) recognizes the importance of worker health and safety standards;
(3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, industries, employers and employees to support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; and
(4) calls upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.
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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a senior member of the Science Committee. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas, which, includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Ferris, Glenn Heights and Ovilla.
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