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S.C.R. 9

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A WEEK TO

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RECOGNIZE WORKPLACE SAFETY

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2013 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Karen Mayne

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House Sponsor: Jim Bird

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             8      LONG TITLE
             9      General Description:
             10          This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor designates the week of
             11      June 23-29, 2013, as Workplace Safety Week in the state of Utah.
             12      Highlighted Provisions:
             13          This resolution:
             14          .    designates the week of June 23-29, 2013, as Workplace Safety Week in the state of
             15      Utah; and
             16          .    urges the citizens of Utah to participate in activities that recognize the importance of
             17      safety in the workplace.
             18      Special Clauses:
             19          None
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             21      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
             22          WHEREAS, increasing education regarding safety in the workplace can save lives and
             23      help prevent serious injuries;
             24          WHEREAS, the Associated General Contractors of Utah, the Utah Labor Commission,
             25      the Workers' Compensation Fund, and other businesses and community leaders are partnering
             26      to increase public awareness of safety in the workplace;
             27          WHEREAS, from June 23-29, 2013, these organizations will be sponsoring safety fairs,


             28      seminars, essay contests, and many other activities to highlight the lifesaving importance of
             29      safety in the workplace;
             30          WHEREAS, demonstrations and discussions of workplace safety programs will also
             31      take place so that Utah's citizens can better understand workplace safety;
             32          WHEREAS, student scholarships will be awarded as part of the emphasis on workplace
             33      safety; and
             34          WHEREAS, Utahns are encouraged to participate in these activities and to help make
             35      their workplaces safer:
             36          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
             37      Governor concurring therein, designates the week of June 23-29, 2013, as Workplace Safety
             38      Week in the state of Utah.
             39          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge the citizens
             40      of the state of Utah to participate in activities during that week, sponsored by the Associated
             41      General Contractors, the Utah Labor Commission, the Workers' Compensation Fund, and other
             42      business and community leaders, that recognize the importance of safety in the workplace.
             43          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to each of Utah's
             44      Chambers of Commerce, the Utah Labor Commission, the Associated General Contractors, and
             45      the Workers' Compensation Fund.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 2-14-13 1:59 PM


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