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, 2019, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 262 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, 2019, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARCH 27, 2019 Mr. ROUZER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contribu- tions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2019, 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:52 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR262.IH HR262 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 262 IH 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 condi- tions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community re- garding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2019, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping 2 the power on and protecting public safety; 3 (2) supports the designation of National Line- 4 man Appreciation Day; and 5 (3) recognizes linemen as first responders. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:52 Mar 28, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR262.IH HR262 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS