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Published: November 05, 2009 03:32 am    print this story  

Resolution aims to create Miner’s Day

State lawmakers join efforts for national holiday

By Katie Wilson
Times West Virginian

FAIRMONT — West Virginia’s federal representatives have given miners a reason to celebrate.

This week, U.S. Reps. Alan Mollohan (D-W.Va.), Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and U.S. Sens. Robert C. Byrd and Jay Rockefeller (both D-W.Va.) jointly introduced a resolution in both houses of Congress to support the goals and ideals of a national Miner’s Day.

Three years ago, thanks to a grassroots effort, Dec. 6 was designated Miner’s Day in the state. The date is significant because it’s the date of the Monongah mine disaster, which occurred just over 100 years ago here in Marion County.

Now, the day may be going national.

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