83R6246 LB-D
By: Price H.R. No. 301
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Following the devastation wrought by Hurricane
Sandy in late October 2012, more than 30 committed employees from
Xcel Energy/Southwestern Public Service Company, based in
Amarillo, traveled to storm-damaged areas in the eastern United
States to help restore power; and
WHEREAS, Drawn from SPS sites in Texas and New Mexico, a group
composed of fleet mechanics, safety consultants, and
representatives from management and field operations departed from
Amarillo on October 31; although the team initially reported to
Appalachian Power in Virginia, it was soon reassigned to assist the
Long Island Power Authority in New York in returning power to tens
of thousands of customers; and
WHEREAS, Living in makeshift housing and enduring inclement
weather and long commutes, the Xcel workers persisted in their goal
of restoring electricity to the citizens of Plainview, New York;
local residents lauded their competence, courtesy, and dedication;
the first team returned home after approximately two weeks, and a
second group drove the equipment back to Texas; and
WHEREAS, These fine workers rendered invaluable service to
individuals in great need, and their outstanding professionalism in
the midst of hardship has reflected positively on their company and
on their states; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the employees of Xcel
Energy/Southwestern Public Service Company who assisted in
restoring power to victims of Hurricane Sandy and extend to them
best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Xcel Energy/Southwestern Public Service Company as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.