2004-41RESOLUTION NO. 2004-041
A resolution Recognizing Workers Memorial Day
(File Resolution No. 2004-041)
WHEREAS, April 28, 2004 is Worker's Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor
workers who have died from job injuries and illnesses and those who have been injured
in work-related activities; and
WHEREAS, April 28, 2004 is also the 34th anniversary of the creation of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and
WHEREAS, Every year tens of thousand of American workers are killed by workplace
injuries and occupational disease; and
WHEREAS, All employers and their employees should renew their effort to seek safe
work environments, protections, better standards & enforcement and fair & just
compensation; and
WHEREAS, On October 30, 2003 Mr. Douglas A. Mellom lost his life after an industrial
accident at General Motors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, on the 26th of April, that all Janesville citizens are called upon to rededicate
themselves to improving safety and health in every American workplace; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to hereby proclaim April 28,
2004 as Workers Memorial Day in the City of Janesville.
ADOPTED: April 26, 2004
APPROVED:
"S'teven E. Sl~eiff(~r, Cit~;~ager
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Motion by: Brien
Second by: DeGarmo
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Wellnitz, Tim X
Brien X
Williams X
Wellnitz, Tom X
Steeber X
DeGarmo ×
Addie X
Proposed by: Councilmember Brien and
Councilmember DeGarmo
Prepared by: Community Information Specialist