WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVDN) – Recently, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) celebrated the Senate’s passage of the National Miners Day Resolution:
“Our miners have always been the backbone of this nation. In West Virginia, our coal miners are the men and women who do the gritty, demanding work every single day. They power our homes, fuel our industries, and keep our country moving forward. I am proud to help lead this resolution to honor these miners and to reaffirm our commitment to keeping them safe and healthy in the hard work they do,” said Senator Jim Justice.
BACKGROUND:
- This resolution recognizes December 6, 2025, as National Miners Day in appreciation, honor, and remembrance of the accomplishments and sacrifices of the miners in our nation and local communities.
- It also encourages people to participate in local and national activities celebrating the contributions of miners.
- Senator Justice and Senator Gallego introduced this resolution with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), John Hoeven (R-ND), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Mike Lee (R-UT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), James Risch (R-ID), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), John Fetterman (D-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and John Barrasso (R-WY).
