Rep. Hopgood  offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 36.

A resolution recognizing April 28, 2007, as Workers Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, Since 1989, people throughout the world observe Workers Memorial Day on April 28th.  It is a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job; and

            Whereas, It is important to remember those who have died in workplace catastrophes, suffered diseases because of exposure to toxic substances, or been injured because of dangerous conditions; and

            Whereas, April 28th is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  Every year on April 28th, people in hundreds of communities and worksites recognize workers who have been killed or injured on the job.  Trade unionist around the world now mark April 28th as International Day of Mourning; and

            Whereas, Workers Memorial Day is observed in nearly one hundred countries.  It has been officially endorsed by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions and the International Labor Organization.  Five countries – Canada, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, and Thailand – formally recognize April 28th as Workers Memorial Day; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 28th, 2007, as Workers Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.