HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-148RESOLUTION NO. 09-148
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2009,
AS "WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. Every year tens of thousands of American workers are killed by
workplace injuries and occupational disease.
2. Tens of thousands more Americans are permanently disabled and
millions are injured or made iIL
3. Concerned Americans are determined to prevent these tragedies by
observing Workers Memorial Day on April 28, 2009 as a day to remember these
victims of workplace injuries and disease.
4. Efforts are being renewed to seek stronger safety and health
protections, better standards and enforcement, and fair and just compensation.
4. Americans are rededicating themselves to improving safety and health
in every American workplace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida that this Board does hereby proclaim April 28, 2009, as "WORKERS
MEMORIAL DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2009.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
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