[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 47 (Wednesday, April 10, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S2568]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 95--RECOGNIZING LINEMEN, THE PROFESSION OF LINEMEN, 
 THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PROTECT THE PUBLIC 
 SAFETY, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 18, 2013, 
                  AS NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

  Mr. ISAKSON (for himself and Mr. Bennet) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 95

       Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, 
     family, and professional tradition;
       Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms 
     and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe 
     for other public safety heroes;
       Whereas linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity 
     high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to 
     keep electricity flowing;
       Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions 
     far from their families to construct and maintain the energy 
     infrastructure of the United States;
       Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with 
     little recognition from the community regarding the danger of 
     their work; and
       Whereas April 18, 2013, would be an appropriate date to 
     designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power 
     on and protecting public safety; and
       (2) supports the designation of April 18, 2013, as National 
     Lineman Appreciation Day.

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