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Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Chris Sumstad — Electric Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 11, 2023
1.5
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing 2023 Lineworker Appreciation Day
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 23-4 Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating April 18, 2023, as Lineworker
Appreciation Day.
BACKGROUND:
On April 10, 2013, the U.S. Senate recognized a National Linemen Appreciation Day through
resolution S Res 95. The resolution acknowledged the contributions of the brave men and
women who protect public safety, and designated April 18, 2013, as National Lineman
Appreciation Day. This is now an official holiday in the United States.
DISCUSSION:
Our community would not be what it is today without electricity and other urban services like
water and wastewater. 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 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 their hard work for granted. But the truth is, the work
that these professionals do is greatly appreciated.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution No. 23-4 — Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating Lineworker Appreciation
Day 2023
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