2/26/09: PHLBI Congratulates ADAO on the introduction of S.RES.57

Congratulations to Linda Reinstein and ADAO for a job well done!

ADAO Celebrates Introduction of Fifth Annual Senate Resolution that Establishes

“National Asbestos Awareness Week”

Senator Max Baucus Praised for Leadership in Introducing Resolution that Increases Awareness of

Asbestos Dangers

Washington, DC … February 27, 2009 —

 

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), the leading

organization serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today celebrates the introduction of S.RES.57, a resolution that

declares the first week of April as “National Asbestos Awareness Week” and urges the Surgeon General to warn and

educate Americans on the severe hazards of asbestos exposure.

ADAO praises Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) for his work in introducing the important resolution. Additional cosponsors

and key supporters of S.RES.57 include: Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL), Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senator

Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator Patty Murray (DWA),

Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT).

“We applaud Senator Max Baucus and the cosponsors of S.RES.57 for their leadership and support in successfully

introducing this significant resolution that declares the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week,” said

Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. “Since 2005,

ADAO has worked with the Senate to raise awareness through the passage of asbestos awareness resolutions. We

continue to honor individuals and their families who have suffered from diseases caused by asbestos exposure through our

efforts to increase awareness and prevention. ADAO will continue to work with Congress to educate Americans until we

finally ban the deadly fibers once and for all.”

FYI: A simple resolution (H.Res. or S.Res.) like this one in the U.S. Congress is a legislative proposal that does not require the approval of the other chamber or the signature of the President and does not have the force of law. Simple resolutions are used only to change the internal rules of one of the chambers of Congress or to express the sentiments of one of the houses. Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 111st Congress, in 2009-2010.

TO TRACK THE RESOLUTION, GO TO:  www.govtrack.us

 

CLICK  TO SEE THE TEXT OF RESOLUTION S.RES.57 :

 www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org/eLibrary/2009_AAD_Files/ADAO_2009_Senate_Resolution.pdf

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