SR 261: Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day; recognize April 14, 2025

This resolution from the Georgia Senate does not change any law. Instead, it formally commends the state's lineworkers, the people who maintain and repair electrical power lines, often in dangerous conditions and during storms. The resolution designates April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press, but it creates no funding, penalties, or ongoing legal obligations.

• Recognizes April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
• Formally commends Georgia's lineworkers for their role in maintaining electrical infrastructure and responding to emergencies.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and press.

The resolution primarily affects Georgia's lineworkers, who install and repair power lines, by giving them formal recognition. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it gives public, official recognition to a workforce that performs physically dangerous jobs, often during storms, and highlights their role as early responders in restoring power and safety after disasters.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe lineworkers as first responders during storms who make scenes safe for other public safety personnel.
• The resolved clause designates April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-02-26Senate Read and Adopted (Senado)
2. 2025-02-25Senate Hopper (Senado)

• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)Patrocinador principal

• lineworkers
• state recognition day
• electrical infrastructure
• public safety