[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 334 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 334
Designating May 2004 as National Electrical Safety Month.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 8, 2004
Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mrs. Feinstein, and Mr. McCain) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
April 29, 2004
Reported by Mr. Hatch, without amendment
May 3, 2004
Considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating May 2004 as National Electrical Safety Month.
Whereas hundreds of individuals die and thousands are injured each year in
electrical accidents;
Whereas there are on average 870 civilian deaths annually related to home fires
caused by electrical distribution, appliances and equipment, and heating
and air conditioning systems;
Whereas more than 2 people are electrocuted in the home, and 4 more in the
workplace, each week;
Whereas property damage due to home fires caused by electrical distribution,
appliances and equipment, and heating and air conditioning systems
amounts to nearly $1,600,000,000 annually;
Whereas following basic electrical safety precautions can help prevent injury or
death to thousands of individuals each year;
Whereas citizens are encouraged to check their home and workplace for possible
electrical hazards to help protect lives and property;
Whereas citizens are encouraged to test their smoke detectors and ground fault
circuit interrupters monthly and after every major electrical storm; and
Whereas the efforts of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and
the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) promote and
educate the public about the importance of respecting electricity and
practicing electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates May 2004 as ``National Electrical Safety
Month''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the
month with appropriate programs and activities.
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