Menu

News Release

Winter Header

Mayoral Proclamation - Workers Memorial Day 04.28.25

The City of Fargo recognizes Workers Memorial Day and remembers those who have lost their lives due to neglectful employers or due to dangerous working conditions.

04/28/2025

View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for Workers Memorial Day

WHEREAS, Each April Workers Memorial Day is observed as a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job; and

WHEREAS, Those who have died in workplace catastrophes, suffered diseases because of exposure to toxic substances or have been seriously injured because of dangerous conditions and neglectful employers are remembered; and

WHEREAS, The core theme for Workers Memorial Day by tradition is “Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living;” and

WHEREAS, Workers Memorial Day is a day dedicated to the fight for safe workplaces; and

WHEREAS, April 28th is the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act; and

WHEREAS, Workers Memorial Day is observed in hundreds of cities and states.

NOW, THEREFORE, I , Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, do hereby proclaim April 28, 2025 to be

WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY

in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.