Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21, 2026, as the "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week" to recognize the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser, who passed away in a tragic farming accident, and promote farm safety in the honor of Ray Gaesser.

Farm safety is the focus of this resolution, which would support designating the week of September 21, 2026 as "Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week." It recognizes Ray Gaesser's leadership in Iowa and national soybean organizations and honors the sacrifices of farming families. The resolution cites the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's designation of agriculture as one of the most dangerous industries and notes about 160 agricultural worker injuries occur daily, nearly 400 agricultural worker deaths happen each year, and more than 100 people under age 20 die in farm-related incidents annually. It calls for promoting life-saving education and awareness to prevent farm accidents.