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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, National Lineworker Appreciation Day is observed
3 annually on April 18 to honor the hardworking men and women
4 lineworkers across the country; and
5 WHEREAS, Illinois' lineworkers work tirelessly to provide
6 energy to the people of this State; and
7 WHEREAS, These hardworking men and women labor everyday to
8 modernize our State's electric grid, making it more reliable
9 and resilient for all Illinoisans; and
10 WHEREAS, Lineworkers conduct their work with high levels
11 of competency, safety, and compassion; and
12 WHEREAS, Lineworkers are dedicated to their craft, often
13 working long hours in dangerous conditions to ensure
14 Illinoisans have reliable energy no matter the situation; and
15 WHEREAS, In March 2025, an unprecedented storm, including
16 confirmed tornadoes, impacted Illinois communities and led to
17 power outages throughout the State; and
18 WHEREAS, During this devastating storm, brave lineworkers
19 mobilized throughout the entire State of Illinois and answered
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1 the call to help those impacted by the severe weather, making
2 repairs and restoring service as quickly as possible; and
3 WHEREAS, Illinois lineworkers are also called upon to
4 assist restoration efforts in other parts of the United
5 States, helping to repair energy infrastructure following
6 catastrophic events of severe weather and hurricanes such as
7 Hurricane Helene in September 2024; therefore, be it
8 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
9 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 18,
10 2025 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois;
11 and be it further
12 RESOLVED, That we urge all Illinoisans to join this
13 legislative body in applauding the hard work, dedication, and
14 bravery of our lineworkers.
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