Each year the importance of electrical linemen is celebrated by resolutions in Congress shown below.

Original Legislation
S. RES. 95

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 10, 2013

Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Bennet) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition;

Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes;

Whereas linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing;

Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the United States;

Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and

Whereas April 18, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate—

(1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and
(2) supports the designation of April 18, 2013, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION H. RES. 302

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2023, as ‘‘National Lineman Appreciation Day’’.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 17, 2023

Mr. ROUZER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

RESOLUTION
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2023, as ‘‘National Lineman Appreciation
Day’’.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition;

Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes;

Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing;

Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States;

Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and
businesses open;

Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work;

and Whereas, April 18, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as ‘‘National Lineman Appreciation Day’’:

Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives —
(1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety;
(2) supports the designation of ‘‘National Lineman Appreciation Day’’; and
(3) recognizes linemen as first responders.