H.R. No. 2162
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The staff and electrical utility line workers of
Pedernales Electric Cooperative distinguished themselves through
their heroic efforts during the winter storm in late January and
early February 2023; and
WHEREAS, In the week of January 30, the storm struck Central
Texas and caused severe damage, similar to that of a hurricane or
tornado; heavy ice accumulated on power lines and poles and sheets
of ice crashed onto electrical equipment, resulting in outages
across PEC's 8,100 square-mile service territory; and
WHEREAS, PEC responded to the crisis by working tirelessly
around the clock in extremely adverse conditions to restore power
to the Hill Country and Central Texas communities; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the courage, hard work, and resilience of
PEC staff and line workers, lives were saved and facilities and
homes were restored to order, and these dedicated men and women are
indeed deserving of special recognition for the vital role they
played in helping Central Texans to recover from this devastating
event; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the staff and electrical utility line
workers of Pedernales Electric Cooperative and extend to them
sincere gratitude for their perseverance and success in restoring
electrical power to the people of Central Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Pedernales Electric Cooperative as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Zwiener
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2162 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House