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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 170
Offered January 22, 2002
Memorializing the United States Postal Service to issue a stamp honoring American coal miners.
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Patrons-- Puckett and Reynolds
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Unanimous consent to introduce
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Referred to Committee on Rules
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WHEREAS, since the birth of this country, coal has provided the energy to fuel the nation's homes and factories; and

WHEREAS, the energy needs of the Commonwealth and the nation have been met due to the hard work and dedication of American coal miners; and

WHEREAS, coal miners, many of whom work and reside in Southwest Virginia, perform a difficult and dangerous job daily to fuel the nation's industries and provide a vital source of energy to its citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is entirely appropriate that the nation recognize the essential contributions of its coal miners to the energy needs of the country; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly memorialize the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating American coal miners; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the United States Postmaster General, the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service, and the members of the Virginia congressional delegation so that they may be apprised of the sense of the General Assembly of Virginia.