A resolution 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.

Bill: 113-sres-95
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2013-04-10
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Electric power generation and transmission
Latest action: action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2569; text as passed Senate: CR S2568)

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-04-10
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.</p> <p>Supports designation of April 18, 2013, as National Linemen Appreciation Day.</p>

action_date: 2013-04-10
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.</p> <p>Supports designation of April 18, 2013, as National Linemen Appreciation Day.</p>

tv_txt: III 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 95 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 10, 2013 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION 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 April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

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

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.