Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HR432 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 02/28/2025

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House Resolution 432
By: Representatives Parsons of the 44
th
, Barton of the 5
th
, Carson of the 46
th
, Hagan of the
156
th
, O’Steen of the 169
th
, and others 
A RESOLUTION
Commending Georgia's lineworkers and recognizing April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker
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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 and 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
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WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that the lineworkers of Georgia be recognized for
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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 their 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 available for distribution to the20
public and the press.21
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