GA HR1122

Memorializes the 29 workers killed in the February 3, 1971 explosion at the Thiokol Chemical Corporation plant in Woodbine, Georgia, the majority of whom were Black women

Acknowledges at least 50 others suffered life-altering injuries in the disaster, which was felt as far away as Jacksonville, Florida and Brunswick, Georgia

Notes the disaster contributed to the creation of OSHA months later and sparked a 17-year legal battle that advanced tort reform later used in September 11 victim compensation

Lists by name all 29 victims and expresses sympathy to their families and the Woodbine community

Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the Thiokol Memorial Museum, the public, and the press