Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Recognizes First Asbestos Awareness Day on April 1st - Designated by U.S. Senate
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Recognizes First Asbestos Awareness Day on April 1st - Designated by U.S. Senate: "Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Recognizes First Asbestos Awareness Day on April 1st - Designated by U.S. SenateWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2005--The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an organization dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims, today launched the inaugural Asbestos Awareness Day - to raise public awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and asbestos related diseases.
Speakers at today's press conference at the National Press Club included Ms. Linda Reinstein, ADAO Co-Founder & Executive Director; Dr. Richard Lemen, Assistant Surgeon General (Ret.); Mr. Pat Morrison, Health and Safety Director, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); and Mr. Jim Fite, National Secretary, White Lung Association. At the event, ADAO outlined its vision for the next phase of awareness since the passage of Senate Resolution 43 designating April 1st as Asbestos Awareness Day. In addition, Mr. Alan Reinstein, President of ADAO and Mesothelioma survivor, honored Laurie Kazan-Allen (London, England) with the Tribute of Unity Award, Gayla Benefield (Libby, MT) with the Tribute of Hope Award, and Jill Vaughn (Keman, TX) with the Tribute of Inspiration Award."
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