ERMU RES 20-2 RESOLUTION NO. 20-2
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, 2020, 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, 2020, BE DESIGNATED LINEWORKER
APPRECIATION DAY.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 14th day of April, 2020.
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