Congress 111 - HRES 752 - Recognizing the tragic loss of life that occurred at the Cherry Mine in Cherry, Illinois, on its 100th anniversary and the contributions to worker and mine safety that resulted from this and other disasters.

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Accidents Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Fires Illinois Labor and Employment Mining Worker safety and health

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Honors the 259 miners lost in the tragedy known as the Great Cherry Mine Disaster on its 100th anniversary.

Supports the important safety measures that were enacted as a resulted of this terrible incident and others around the country like it.

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Nov 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 4, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 4, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12331)
Nov 4, 2009

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12331)
Nov 4, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 752.
Nov 4, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12331-12332)
Nov 4, 2009

Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 17, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 17, 2009

Introduced in House

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