ADOPTED - APRIL 27, 2010

                                                                                                                                                     Agenda Item No. 4

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2010 AS

 “WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY” IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #10-120

WHEREAS, every year tens of thousands of American workers are killed by workplace injuries and occupational disease; and

WHEREAS, tens of thousands more are permanently disabled; and

WHEREAS, millions of workers across the nation are injured or made ill; and

WHEREAS, concerned Americans are determined to prevent these tragedies by renewing efforts to seek stronger safety and health protections; better standards and enforcement; as well as fair and just compensation; and

WHEREAS, concerned Americans are committed to improving safety and health in every American workplace.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 28, 2010 as “Workers Memorial Day” in Ingham County in recognition of workers killed, injured and disabled on the job.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that citizens of Ingham County are urged to join the Board of Commissioners in remembering these victims of workplace injuries and disease.

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Copedge, Schor, Celentino, Grebner, McGrain, Vickers

     Nays:  None     Absent:  None          Approved  4/20/10