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A resolution honoring the sacrifice and courage of the 6 miners who were trapped, the 3 rescue workers who were killed, and the many others who were injured in the Crandall Canyon mine disaster in Utah, and recognizing the community and the rescue crews for their outstanding efforts in the aftermath of the tragedies.

9/10/2007--Passed Senate without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors: (1) Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, Luis Hernandez, Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel Sanchez, Dale "Bird" Black, Gary Jensen, and Brandon Kimber for their sacrifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah, coal mine; (2) the volunteers who participated in the rescue efforts and provided support for the miners' families during the rescue operations; and (3) the contribution of coal mines and coal-mining families to America's heritage.

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  • 09/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11302-11304 text as passed Senate: CR S11302 text of measure as introduced: CR S11330-11331)
  • 09/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11302-11304; text as passed Senate: CR S11302; text of measure as introduced: CR S11330-11331)
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S.RES.312 Agreed to by Senate01/09/2008