Georgia CommonsSR 253: Georgia Linemen Day; recognize March 11, 2025
Last action February 26, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 11, 2025, as Georgia Linemen Day to honor utility linemen who restore power after storms and disasters, including their work after Hurricane Helene.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the state's electrical linemen for their work restoring power during emergencies, especially after Hurricane Helene, when more than 8,000 workers labored long hours in dangerous conditions to restore electricity to Georgia communities. The resolution formally recognizes March 11, 2025, as Georgia Linemen Day and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press. It does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement; it is a symbolic honor passed by the Senate.
What the bill does
- Designates March 11, 2025, as Georgia Linemen Day in recognition of the state's electrical linemen.
- States the Senate's intent to honor linemen for restoring power after Hurricane Helene and other storms.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing program; it is a one-time ceremonial recognition.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Georgia's electrical linemen and utility workers. It also references Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, touching on the communities and residents whose power was restored, though it imposes no obligations on any group.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it publicly acknowledges the risks linemen take during storm recovery, such as the extended, hazardous work described after Hurricane Helene, and formalizes a day of recognition for their role in restoring power to Georgia communities.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 11, 2025, as Georgia Linemen Day to honor linemen's past and present service.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- The whereas clauses cite the response to Hurricane Helene, noting more than 8,000 workers restored power under hazardous conditions.
From the bill
“more than 8,000 women and men worked long hours in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, often in high winds and rain, demonstrating extraordinary courage, resilience, and commitment to their communities”
“the members of this body recognize March 11, 2025, as Georgia Linemen Day to honor and celebrate the exceptional efforts of Georgia's linemen”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Donzella James (D, SD-028)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Ed Setzler (R, SD-037)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
Topics
- Georgia Linemen Day
- Hurricane Helene recovery
- utility workers
- ceremonial resolution