[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 494 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 494
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 23, 2004
Received and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and purposes of National farm Safety and Health
Week and applauding the men and women who provide a stable supply of
food and fiber for the United States and the world.
Whereas nearly half of the land in the United States is used for agricultural
production;
Whereas many farmers and ranchers operate and maintain heavy-duty equipment and
machinery and work with large and unpredictable livestock, which makes
farming and ranching among the most dangerous occupations in the United
States;
Whereas farmers and ranchers are at risk of serious work-related accidents, and
many farmers and ranchers suffer disabling injuries each year;
Whereas the children of farmers and ranchers are at special risk from farm-
related accidents;
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive Order, September 19 through
September 25, 2004, as National Farm Safety and Health Week ; and
Whereas National Farm Safety and Health Week provides an opportunity for
increased awareness and educational programs targeted towards the
protection and productivity of farmers and ranchers: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) supports the goals and purposes of National Farm Safety
and Health Week; and
(2) applauds the men and women who provide a stable supply
of food and fiber for the United States and the world.
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 2004.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.