City of Pittsburgh - File #: 2013-1490

• File #: 2013-1490
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 4/30/2013
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 4/30/2013
• Enactment date: 4/30/2013
• Enactment #: 305
• Title: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the Allegheny County Labor Council for organizing such an important event; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, April 29, 2013, to be “Workers' Memorial Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.
• Sponsors: Darlene M. Harris, All Members
• Indexes: PROCLAMATION - MRS. HARRIS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/30/2013	1	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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WHEREAS, for many years labor unions have fought for better working conditions and safer workplace environments, to help prevent injuries and fatalities on the job; and

WHEREAS, the Allegheny County Labor Council has held a Workers' Memorial Day event for the past twelve years, to remember those who have died in workplace accidents, and to raise awareness about worker safety; and

WHEREAS, the following individuals who lost their lives in 2012-2013 were remembered at this year's event:

Chester Sipes;

Joshua Oswalt;

John F. Hazel, Jr.;

Paul McCandless;

Melivin Kinsinger;

Edward Mock;

Robert L. Evens, Jr.;

Judith Kollar;

Harold E. Taylor, Jr.;

Joseph A. Koletich;

David Bergman;

Monica Proviano;

George M. Adam, III;

Antonio Sciulli;

Theodore Babich;

Andrew L. Reed; and

WHEREAS, Workers' Memorial Day serves as an important reminder that we must always remember the dead and fight for the living!

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and honor the Allegheny County Labor Council for organizing such an important event; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Monday, April 29, 2013, to be "Workers' Memorial Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.