[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 53 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
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                   NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2015

  Mr. TOM PRICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to speak in 
honor of the wonderful work that linemen do across this great nation. 
It is a privilege that my office was able to introduce a resolution 
supporting the designation of April 18, 2015 as National Lineman 
Appreciation Day. These brave men and women toil every day on behalf of 
public safety, and for that every American is rightfully thankful for 
all that they do.
   Linemen have a long and storied history in this nation. It is a 
profession that is often passed down from one generation to the next. 
The danger of working atop power lines channeling thousands of volts of 
electricity requires courageous and dedicated individuals up to the 
challenge. When storms and other catastrophic events occur in our 
communities, linemen are often there as first responders, working hand 
in hand with other public safety heroes to secure the scene.
   Mr. Speaker, since these men and women often go unrecognized, and 
because of the unique danger they often find themselves in by 
tirelessly working to maintain our nation's energy infrastructure, it 
is entirely fitting and proper to set aside a day of national 
recognition, April 18, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

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