Drop the State Rock: Deadly Serpentine Asbestos Ore
California Senate Passes “Drop the Rock” Measure Sparking Political “Rock Throwing”
In California, a campaign is being waged to remove serpentine, the host rock for asbestos--a known carcinogen responsible for the death of thousands of Americans every year, as the state rock of California.
The campaign began nearly three years ago through the efforts of the Pacific Heart, Lung and Blood Institute , the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and The John McNamara Foundation,, three groups dedicated to raising public awareness of the dangers posed by asbestos exposure and providing resources to families affected by asbestos disease. The campaign recently gained “traction” when Senator Gloria Romero, of Los Angeles, proposed to remove serpentine as California’s state rock in Senate Bill 624, which was unanimously passed by the State Senate and the California Assembly Committee on Natural Resources. The measure is now awaiting an Assembly floor vote which could take place in the coming days. More...
The Asbestos Disease Awarenss Organization, The John McNamara Foundation and the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute anounce "DROP THE ROCK" (8/28/07)
Tens of thousands of Californians have died, and thousands continue to die from asbestos. Yet those who suffer from asbestos poisoning must also endure the fact that the state of California demeans their plight by heralding asbestos ore as its state rock. More...
Can You Believe It? A Question From the Law Offices of Roger G. Worthington, P.C. (2/14/09)
The 2009 Amgen Tour of California (TOC) is a 750 mile bicycle race from Sacramento to Escondido. The race took place from February 14-22, 2009 and was made up of some of the world’s top professional cycling teams including Team Ouch. The Law Office of Roger G. Worthington is a sponsor of Team Ouch.
The TOC proved to be an excellent platform for asbestos education. More...
Local Lawmakers Move to Ban California’s Killer Rock (10/21/2009)
California has a killer state rock.
No, really. Its official state rock is serpentine which usually contains asbestos, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people.
Late last night, by unanimous vote, the city council of Manhattan Beach passed a resolution asking the state to find a different, non-lethal hunk of rock to memorialize. More...