[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S2052]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 117--RECOGNIZING LINEMEN, THE PROFESSION OF LINEMEN, 
   THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PROTECT PUBLIC 
 SAFETY, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF MARCH 31, 2015, 
                  AS NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

  Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources:

                              S. Res. 117

       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 must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a 
     day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing;
       Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation's economy 
     by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the 
     United States;
       Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions 
     separated from their families to keep schools and businesses 
     open;
       Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with 
     little recognition from the community regarding the danger of 
     their work; and
       Whereas March 31, 2015, 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 National Lineman 
     Appreciation Day.

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