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National Miners Day honors contributions of Illinois coal miners

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State Representative Patrick Windhorst (IL) | Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) 117th District

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (IL) | Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) 117th District

On National Miners Day, recognition is given to the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the mining industry. The day serves as a reminder of the hard work miners perform, often in hazardous conditions, to support essential functions in society. Acknowledgment goes out specifically to miners across Illinois for their contributions.

"Today, we must all celebrate and honor the miners who often work in dangerous conditions to keep our world running," states Windhorst. "Thank you to miners across the state of Illinois for all that you do!"

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