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hcr41_00_IN
As Introduced
136th
General Assembly
Regular
Session
H. C. R. No. 41
2025-2026
Representative
White, E.
A
c o n c u r r e n t R E S O L U T I O N
To
encourage the Governor and various public entities to recognize
Workers Memorial Day.
BE
IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF OHIO (THE
SENATE CONCURRING):
WHEREAS,
April 28th was designated as "Workers Memorial Day" by the
118th General Assembly in remembrance of the victims of workplace
injuries and disease and in recognition of the need for strong safety
and health protections in the workplace; and
WHEREAS,
Many instances of workplace injury, disease, and fatality continue to
occur annually; and
WHEREAS,
According to the 2023 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses,
the incidence rate of non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses
total recordable cases for public and private Ohio establishments was
estimated to be 2.2 cases per 100 full time equivalent workers, and
in 2025 the Bureau of Workers' Compensation honored 57 workers who
had died in the previous claim year; and
WHEREAS,
There should be greater awareness of workplace safety and greater
attention given to the contributions of Ohio workers; now therefore
be it
RESOLVED,
That we, the members of the 136th General Assembly of the State of
Ohio, in adopting this resolution, encourage the Governor to issue an
annual proclamation recognizing Workers Memorial Day that calls upon
Ohioans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That we encourage state agencies, political subdivisions, schools,
and civic organizations to observe Workers Memorial Day through
education and awareness related to workplace safety; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly
authenticated copies of this Resolution to the Governor of Ohio and
the news media of Ohio.