Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan Senate Bill SR0026 Latest Draft

Bill / Enrolled Version Filed 04/17/2025

                            SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26 Senators Hoitenga, Bayer, Chang, Cherry, Damoose, Geiss, Irwin, Klinefelt, McCann, McMorrow, Santana, Shink, Wojno, Lauwers and Theis offered the following resolution: A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day. Whereas, The linemen profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a standard part of modern living; and Whereas, There are over 120,000 highly trained and skilled linemen in the United States (U.S.) and over 3,600 linemen in Michigan, servicing miles of wire; and Whereas, In order to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the U.S., linemen work under dangerous conditions; and Whereas, Linemen are often the first responders during catastrophic events, ensuring the scene is safe and working around the clock to restore power after a storm emergency; and Whereas, Linemen readily respond to disaster recovery needs anywhere in the country through mutual assistance agreements; and Whereas, It is important for Michigan to recognize and express our appreciation to these brave, dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26

Senators Hoitenga, Bayer, Chang, Cherry, Damoose, Geiss, Irwin, Klinefelt, McCann, McMorrow, Santana, Shink, Wojno, Lauwers and Theis offered the following resolution:

A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas, The linemen profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a standard part of modern living; and

Whereas, There are over 120,000 highly trained and skilled linemen in the United States (U.S.) and over 3,600 linemen in Michigan, servicing miles of wire; and

Whereas, In order to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the U.S., linemen work under dangerous conditions; and

Whereas, Linemen are often the first responders during catastrophic events, ensuring the scene is safe and working around the clock to restore power after a storm emergency; and

Whereas, Linemen readily respond to disaster recovery needs anywhere in the country through mutual assistance agreements; and

Whereas, It is important for Michigan to recognize and express our appreciation to these brave, dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day.