HomeMy Public PortalAboutLabor Day Proclamation 2010LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION - 2010
~g~S, Union members of the United States are well known
throughout the world for leadership in their professions and for
performing their work with great distinction, intelligence,
diligence, and integrity; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois and State of Iowa skilled workforce helps
attract new businesses and industries and retain established
employers, thereby strengthening the current and future economies
of Illinois and Iowa; and
WHEREAS, our cities, villages and counties are committed to effective
workforce development, creating gainful job opportunities for our
citizens and providing safe, healthy and productive work
environments for employees and employers; and
WHEREAS, on Labor Day working families and their unions have the
opportunity to celebrate all their accomplishments while reflecting
on the values they bring to their workplaces; and
WHEREAS, on September 5,1882 the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated,
and Congress passed an act on June 28, 1894 declaring the first
Monday of September as the Labor Day Holiday.
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (INSERT JURISDICTION)
recognizes September 6, 2010 as LABOR DAY in our
community and call upon all our citizens to observe this day with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that acknowledge
the contributions of working Americans and their families.
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