SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 860
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins Texans
across the state in observing April 28, 2011, as Workers'
Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, Workers' Memorial Day is an internationally
recognized day of remembrance for workers who have died while
performing their jobs; and
WHEREAS, More workers in the construction industry are
killed on the job than in any other sector of the economy, and
more construction workers die in Texas than any other state, with
138 Texans dying on the job in 2009 alone; and
WHEREAS, The construction industry is one of the most
important components of the Texas economy, providing more than
$29.2 billion in wages each year and generating more than 600,000
jobs; workers in every field can safely perform their jobs if the
highest standards of workplace safety are upheld and if all
workers receive the training and equipment necessary to keep them
safe on the job; and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that a day be set aside to
remember and honor those men and women who have given their lives
while building our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the men and women who have
lost their lives on the job and call on all Texans to observe
April 28, 2011, as Workers' Memorial Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Rodriguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate