HR432: HR432 Georgia's lineworkers; Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2025; recognize

25 LC 112 3174 House Resolution 432 By: Representatives Parsons of the 44th, Barton of the 5th, Carson of the 46th, Hagan of the 156th, O’Steen of the 169th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker1 Appreciation Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the profession of a lineworker is steeped in personal, family, and professional3 tradition; and4 WHEREAS, lineworkers are often first responders during storms a nd other catastrophic5 events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; and6 WHEREAS, lineworkers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines,7 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; and8 WHEREAS, lineworkers must often work under dangerous conditions , far from their9 families, to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of this state; and10 WHEREAS, lineworkers put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the11 community regarding the danger of their work; and12 H. R. 432 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3174 WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that the lineworkers of Georgia be recognized for13 their effective and dedicated service to the people of the State of Georgia.14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that15 the members of this body commend Georgia's lineworkers for thei r efforts in keeping the16 power on and protecting public safety and recognize April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker17 Appreciation Day at the state capitol.18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized19 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the20 public and the press.21 H. R. 432 - 2 -