SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 272
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Build a Better Texas Coalition and the Workers Defense
Project in observing March 1, 2017, as the Day of the Fallen; and
WHEREAS, On the Day of the Fallen, groups are gathering in
Austin to honor the men and women who have died in
construction-related accidents and to promote workplace safety
in the construction industry; and
WHEREAS, The Build a Better Texas Coalition consists of
businesses, community and faith-based organizations, and various
individuals who are dedicated to fostering workplace safety; and
WHEREAS, The construction industry plays a significant
role in the Texas economy, with nearly one million Texans working
in the field, and workplace safety has become a serious issue
throughout the state; more construction workers die in Texas due
to work-related accidents than in any other state; there were 78
such deaths confirmed in 2016 alone, and one in every five
construction workers in Texas suffers an injury that requires
medical attention; and
WHEREAS, Since a strong and sustainable construction
industry is essential to the economic prosperity of our state, it
is truly fitting that efforts be made to uphold the highest of
standards in workplace safety in Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby encourage Texans across the state to observe
March 1, 2017, as the Day of the Fallen, in memory of the
thousands who have died in construction-related accidents; and,
be if further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
RodrÃguez, Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate