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Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING <br /> TO: FROM: <br /> ERMU Commission Mark Fuchs—Electric Superintendent <br /> MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: <br /> April 10, 2018 1.5 <br /> SUBJECT: <br /> Resolution Recognizing 2019 Lineworker Appreciation Day <br /> ACTION REQUESTED: <br /> Adopt Resolution 19-1 Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating Appreciation Day, April 18, <br /> 2019 as Lineworker Appreciation Day. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> On April 10, 2013, the U.S. Senate recognized a National Linemen Appreciation Day through <br /> resolution S Res 95.The resolution recognizes the contributions of these "brave men and <br /> women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2013, <br /> as National Lineman Appreciation Day." This is now an official holiday in the United States. <br /> DISCUSSION: <br /> Our community would not be what it is today without electricity and other urban services like <br /> water and wastewater. Our community-owned electric utility has played a significant role in the <br /> growth and prosperity of the immediate area. At the heart of that growth has been our <br /> lineworkers.These are the individuals, like other emergency service professionals, who run <br /> towards the storm rather than seeking shelter so that our customers have continued services. <br /> Our lineworkers have done such an excellent job "keeping the lights on" that electric services <br /> start to feel like a basic human right or entitlement, taking all of the hard work for granted. But <br /> the truth is the work that these professionals do is greatly appreciated. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> None <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> • Resolution No. 19-1—Recognizing Lineworkers and Designating Lineworker Appreciation <br /> Day, April 18, 2019 <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br /> 5 <br />