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