79R10466 BJM-D

By:  Dukes                                                        H.R. No. 994



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The American Society of Safety Engineers, along with 
its Canadian and Mexican counterparts, is co-sponsoring North 
American Occupational Safety and Health Week from May 2 to 7, 2005; 
and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the week, members of ASSE will promote 
workplace safety programs and encourage companies throughout the 
nation to strengthen their commitment to the occupational health 
and safety of their employees; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1911, ASSE holds the distinction of being 
the oldest and largest professional safety organization; led by a 
16-member board of directors, its more than 30,000 members are 
dedicated to managing, supervising, and consulting on safety, 
health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, 
government, and education; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, the American Society of Safety 
Engineers has tirelessly striven to ensure the well-being of our 
country's workforce and, in so doing, has greatly contributed to 
the betterment of our nation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the members of the American Society of 
Safety Engineers for their efforts in behalf of this nation's 
citizens and extend to them sincere best wishes for great success in 
heightening awareness of important workplace issues during North 
American Occupational Safety and Health Week; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.