[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4796]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 433--RECOGNIZING LINEMEN, THE PROFESSION OF LINEMEN, 
 AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THESE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PROTECT PUBLIC 
 SAFETY, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 18, 2016, 
                AS ``NATIONAL LINEMAN APPRECIATION DAY''

  Mr. TILLIS submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 433

       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 power lines 24 hours a 
     day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing;
       Whereas linemen play a vital role in the economy of the 
     United States by maintaining and growing the energy 
     infrastructure of the United States;
       Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions 
     while 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 April 18, 2016 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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