1.5 ERMUSR 04-08-2025Elk River
Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING
TO:
FROM:
ERMU Commission
Chris Sumstad — Electric Superintendent
MEETING DATE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER:
April 8, 2025
1.5
SUBJECT:
Resolution Recognizing 2025 Lineworker Appreciation Day
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution 25-3 Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating April 18, 2025, 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 and is now commonly
referred to as National Lineworker Appreciation Day.
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. 25-3 — Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating Lineworker Appreciation
Day 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-3
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, 2025, 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, 2025, BE DESIGNATED LINEWORKER
APPRECIATION DAY.
This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 8th day of April, 2025.
John J. Dietz, Chair
Mark Hanson, General Manager
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