LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor David A. Paterson to
proclaim April 28, 2010, as Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New
York, in remembrance of those who have imperiled their health and safety
or sacrificed their lives in the performance of their work

WHEREAS, Each year workers across the Nation set aside a special day to
commemorate those among them who have died while on the job; and
WHEREAS, For decades workers have struggled for improved working
conditions, dignity, and respect on the job; and
WHEREAS, New York, the Empire State, has been built and made great
through the hard work and effort of working people; and
WHEREAS, Many of the jobs which must be performed expose workers to
hazards which could result in injury or disease; and
WHEREAS, Many men and women work each day in dangerous environments,
at times under arduous and perilous conditions; and
WHEREAS, Many working people have suffered injury and death while
striving to pursue their livelihood and provide for their families; and
WHEREAS, Those workers who have given their lives in the course of
their employment should be memorialized and never forgotten; and
WHEREAS, The members of this Legislative Body are determined to ensure
that a safe workplace be the norm for all working men and women; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor David A. Paterson to proclaim April 28, 2010, as
Workers' Memorial Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable David A. Paterson, Governor of the State of New
York.