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RESOLUTION NO. 17-3 <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELK RIVER <br /> MUNICIPAL UTILITIES RECOGNIZING LINEWORKERS AND <br /> DESIGNATING APRIL 18,2017,AS LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY <br /> WHEREAS,the profession of lineworker is steeped in personal, family, and professional <br /> tradition; <br /> WHEREAS, lineworkers are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic <br /> events,working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; <br /> WHEREAS, lineworkers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power <br /> lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,to keep electricity flowing; <br /> WHEREAS, lineworkers must often work under dangerous conditions far from their <br /> families to construct and maintain the energy infrastructure of the United States; <br /> WHEREAS, lineworkers put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from <br /> the community regarding the danger of their work; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Board of Commissioners of Elk River Municipal Utilities recognizes <br /> the efforts of lineworkers in keeping the power on and protecting public safety. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT APRIL 18, 2017, BE DESIGNATED <br /> LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY. <br /> This Resolution Passed and Adopted this 11th day of April, 2017. <br /> John J. Dietz, Chair <br /> Troy Adams,P.E., General Manager <br /> 7 <br />