1.6 ERMUSR 04-11-2017 Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO: FROM:
ERMU Commission Troy Adams, P.E.—General Manager
MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 11, 2017 1.6
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing 2017 Lineworker Appreciation Day
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution Recognizing Lineworker Appreciation Day,April 18, 2017.
BACKGROUND:
After the 2015 American Public Power Association Lineworkers Rodeo the ERMU Commission
requested staff to research lineworkers appreciation day. In 2016 the Commission adopted a
resolution recognizing lineworkers on the nationally recognized lineworkers appreciation day.
DISCUSSION:
On April 10, 2013,the U.S. Senate recognized a National Linemen Appreciation Day through
resolution S Res 95. The resolution recognizes 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." This is now an official holiday in the United States.
Our community would not be what it is today without electricity and other urban services like
water and wastewater. And our community owned electric utility has played a significant role in
the growth and prosperity of the immediate area. At the heart of that growth has been our
lineworkers. These are the individuals, like other emergency service professionals,who run
towards the storm rather than seeking shelter so that our customers have continued services. Our
lineworkers have done such an excellent job"keeping the lights on"that electric services start to
feel like a basic human right or entitlement taking all of the hard work for granted. But the truth
is the work that these professionals do is greatly appreciated.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution No. 17-3 —Lineworker Appreciation Day, April 18, 2017
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RESOLUTION NO. 17-3
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES RECOGNIZING LINEWORKERS AND
DESIGNATING APRIL 18,2017,AS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY
WHEREAS,the profession of lineworker is steeped in personal, family, and professional
tradition;
WHEREAS, lineworkers are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic
events,working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes;
WHEREAS, lineworkers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power
lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,to keep electricity flowing;
WHEREAS, lineworkers must often work under dangerous conditions far from their
families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the United States;
WHEREAS, lineworkers put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from
the community regarding the danger of their work; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Commissioners of Elk River Municipal Utilities recognizes
the efforts of lineworkers in keeping the power on and protecting public safety.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT APRIL 18, 2017, BE DESIGNATED
LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 11th day of April, 2017.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Troy Adams,P.E., General Manager
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