Mayoral Proclamations - Workers Memorial Day

Mayoral Proclamations - Workers Memorial Day

Each April, Workers Memorial Day is observed as a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job.

04/28/2024

View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for Workers Memorial Day

WHEREAS, Each April, Workers Memorial Day is observed as a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job; and

WHEREAS, Those who have died in workplace catastrophes, suffered diseases because of exposure to toxic substances or have been seriously injured because of dangerous conditions and neglectful employers are remembered; and

WHEREAS, The core theme for Workers Memorial Day by tradition is "Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living;" and

WHEREAS, Workers Memorial Day is a day to rededicate ourselves to the fight for safe workplaces; and

WHEREAS, April 28th is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and

WHEREAS, Workers Memorial Day is observed in hundreds of cities and states.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayors of Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead do hereby proclaim April 28, 2024 to be

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo and West Fargo, State of North Dakota, and Moorhead, State of Minnesota to be affixed to this proclamation.

Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney
Mayor
Fargo, North Dakota

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