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NORTHERN VIRGINIA – The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative applauds the United States Senate for designating April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. In the last 18 months, line technicians have worked around the clock to restore power after Hurricane Irene in 2011, the derecho wind storm on June 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, and Snowstorm Saturn on March 6, 2013.
“Line technicians endured oppressive heat after the derecho rolled through several states and NOVEC territory last summer and worked until everyone had air conditioning,” notes Stan Feuerberg, NOVEC president/CEO. “They went into Hurricane Sandy despite gale winds and pounding rain to replace broken utility poles, remove trees from power lines, and reconnect customers. Ninety-five NOVEC contract linemen went to New Jersey to help investor-owned utilities restore power to people along the Jersey Shore. Last month, our linemen worked through Snowstorm Saturn to restore power for not only our customers, but for many customers served by other electric cooperatives in Virginia. These first responders put their lives and comfort on the line everyday so that we can have electricity. NOVEC heartily applauds the resolution passed by the U.S. Senate.”
The Resolution
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 95
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.
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 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 April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
