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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, National Lineworker Appreciation Day is observed 
3annually on April 18 to honor the hardworking men and women 
4lineworkers across the country; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Illinois' lineworkers work tirelessly to provide 
6energy to the people of this State; and
 
7    WHEREAS, These hardworking men and women labor everyday to 
8modernize our State's electric grid, making it more reliable 
9and resilient for all Illinoisans; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Lineworkers conduct their work with high levels 
11of competency, safety, and compassion; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Lineworkers are dedicated to their craft, often 
13working long hours in dangerous conditions to ensure 
14Illinoisans have reliable energy no matter the situation; and
 
15    WHEREAS, In March 2025, an unprecedented storm, including 
16confirmed tornadoes, impacted Illinois communities and led to 
17power outages throughout the State; and
 
18    WHEREAS, During this devastating storm, brave lineworkers 
19mobilized throughout the entire State of Illinois and answered 
 
 
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1the call to help those impacted by the severe weather, making 
2repairs and restoring service as quickly as possible; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Illinois lineworkers are also called upon to 
4assist restoration efforts in other parts of the United 
5States, helping to repair energy infrastructure following 
6catastrophic events of severe weather and hurricanes such as 
7Hurricane Helene in September 2024; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare April 18, 
102025 as Lineworker Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois; 
11and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That we urge all Illinoisans to join this 
13legislative body in applauding the hard work, dedication, and 
14bravery of our lineworkers.