Labor Day (2006)

In Honor of Labor Day

WHEREAS,  the working citizens of the Commonwealth are well known throughout the world for leadership in their professions and for performing their work with great distinction, intelligence, diligence, and integrity; and

WHEREAS,  Virginia’s skilled workforce and job seekers help attract new businesses and industries and retain established employers, thereby strengthening the current and future economy of the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS,  the Commonwealth is committed to effective workforce development, creating gainful job opportunities for its citizens and providing safe, healthy and productive work environments for employees and employers; and

WHEREAS,  on Labor Day working families and friends have the opportunity to rest and celebrate all their accomplishments while reflecting upon the values they bring to their workplaces; and

WHEREAS, on September 5, 1882 the first Labor Day Holiday was celebrated, and Congress passed an act on June 28, 1894 declaring the first Monday of September as the Labor Day Holiday;

 NOW, THEREFORE, I, Timothy M. Kaine, do hereby recognize September 4, 2006 as LABOR DAY in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.