[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 53 (Thursday, April 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E490]
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  INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 25 TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 18, 2013 AS NATIONAL 
                        LINEMEN APPRECIATION DAY

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize this day, 
April 18, as a day of honor for Journeymen Linemen. Accordingly, I have 
introduced H. Res. 25 to recognize April 18, 2013, as National Linemen 
Appreciation Day in order to honor these brave men and women for their 
contributions to protect public safety.
  Linemen are often the first responders during a storm or other 
catastrophic event, which means these brave men .and women are often 
required to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes. Linemen 
work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines every 
day of the year in order to protect the nation from dangerous 
electrical currents.
  The profession of Lineman is steeped in tradition and family, both 
professionally and personally. Generations ago, Linemen climbed poles 
using hooks and blocks, but as technology has grown through the years, 
inventive Linemen have pioneered advancements with innovative 
materials, altering the direction of line work for the future.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the 
extraordinary commitment and courage demonstrated everyday by the 
nation's Linemen.

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