HR97-1008 by Representatives Zimmerman, Snyder, Reeser, Lawrence, Mace,

Nichol, Tupa, and Veiga--Concerning recognizing Monday, March 31, 1997, as

"Labor Day at the Capitol", in honor of the working men and women of Colorado.

WHEREAS, The State of Colorado was built by settlers who worked from dawn

until dusk in mining, steel mills, railroad construction, ranching, farming, and other

industries; and

WHEREAS, Since its early days, Colorado's economy has expanded greatly to

include many manufacturing, high­technology, recreational, and tourist industries

but our state's workers have maintained the work ethics of the settlers who built

Colorado; and

WHEREAS, This strong foundation of hard work is reflected in the hard­working

men and women who make up the backbone of our robust economy; and

WHEREAS, All citizens of the State of Colorado should recognize and appreciate

the dedication, ethics, and strong efforts of our working men and women; and

WHEREAS, Colorado's working men and women should be recognized and

thanked by setting aside this time to honor those who, day in and day out, work to

support their families and contribute to the betterment of our State; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Sixty­first General

Assembly of the State of Colorado:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the Sixty­first General

Assembly do hereby recognize Monday, March 31, 1997 as "Labor Day at the

Capitol", in honor of the working men and women of Colorado.