2009-J4683

Paying just tribute and remembering the 29 mining disaster victims of Montcoal, West Virginia

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2009-J4683


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying just tribute and remembering the 29 mining
disaster victims of Montcoal, West Virginia, and expressing the deepest
condolences of the people from the State of New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the epic tragedy that has
taken place in Montcoal, West Virginia, and the loss of life that has
been sustained by the victims; and
WHEREAS, After a massive underground explosion that took place on
Monday, April 5, 2010, which left 25 dead and 4 missing, a rescue
mission was initiated to locate the miners presumed missing; tragically,
the rescue mission shifted to a recovery mission later in the week; and
WHEREAS, The death toll caused by this explosion was the highest in an
American mine since a 1970 explosion that took the lives of 38 victims
at a mine in Kentucky; the blast in Upper Big Branch comes four years
after a pair of West Virginia mine disasters; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that the State of West
Virginia has a long and proud history of mining, and urges the United
States government and employers of mines to do everything possible to
ensure the safety and security of those who labor underground in hazard-
ous conditions in order to provide for the energy needs of our Nation;
and
WHEREAS, As a Nation, we must acknowledge the valor and courage that
these hardworking men portrayed every day; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body, representing the people of the State
of New York, offers its deepest condolences to the families and loved
ones of those miners killed or injured, and pledges its heartfelt
support through this difficult time of grief and sorrow; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, April 12, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., West Virginia Gover-
nor Joe Manchin III requested a national moment of silence in honor of
the fallen victims; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to pay proper trib-
ute to the lives of the fearless coal miners who distinguished them-
selves through their life's work by sacrificing their well-being on a
daily basis in order to provide for their families; and
WHEREAS, The record of service that these fine men demonstrated will
forever stand as an inspiration to their community, their State, and
Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the fallen miners with a moment of silence in the Chamber of the
New York State Senate, and to encourage all of New York's citizens to
render humanitarian aid to our fellow Americans in West Virginia; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Joe Manchin III, Governor of West Virginia, and
the United Mine Workers of America.

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  • 13 / Apr / 2010
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