A 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 March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-sres-117
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2015-03-26
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Electric power generation and transmission

Worker safety and health
Latest action: action_date: 2015-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2052)

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-03-26
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.</p> <p> Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 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 March 31, 2015, 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 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

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.