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To Recognize and Celebrate August 26th, 2016 as National Lineworker Appreciation Day in the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, electric lineworkers are true hometown heroes, giving their all every day to deliver the electricity we all depend on; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Columbus and, every town in America, lineworkers constantly put themselves in danger to ensure reliable access to electricity for all by serving as first responders after natural disasters including hurricanes, tornados, blizzards and other events that can disrupt utilities; and
WHEREAS, more than 100,000 lineworkers in the United States work extremely hard, often in dangerous conditions, to ensure the reliable delivery of electricity to customers to keep us safe; and
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 City of Columbus is deeply impressed and thankful for lineworkers and their tireless service and continued commitment to our residents, no matter what challenges they may face; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus recognizes and thanks the lineworkers for their hard work who are critical to keeping this city running; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare August 26th, 2016 to be National Electrical Lineworker Appreciation Day in the City of Columbus.