MICHIGAN SENATE
Offered by Senators Lauwers, Horn, McCann, Brinks, Bullock, LaSata, Bizon, Bumstead, Barrett, Nesbitt and Schmidt
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 2021 AS NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE WORKERS APPRECIATION MONTH
WHEREAS, Natural gas and electric service workers have existed for as long as energy has been a part of modern living; and
WHEREAS, These workers maintain thousands of miles of electric and natural gas transmission and distribution lines and systems with a focus on safety, reliability, and dedication to customer service; and
WHEREAS, At a moment’s notice, these brave professionals work in extreme weather and face dangerous conditions in order to maintain the energy infrastructure of our state; and
WHEREAS, Serving Michigan for many decades, our natural gas and electric service workers are often the first responders during catastrophic events and the last to go home; and
WHEREAS, Crews have tirelessly worked on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring our communities have the safe and reliable energy they rely on; and
WHEREAS, Working in and around roadways is often required by these workers, which also presents a daily danger; and
WHEREAS, The Michigan Legislature passed several public acts to require safer driving in work zones and provide penalties for those who do not respect these work zones; and
WHEREAS, Natural gas and electric service workers exemplify hometown service and are actively caring for their communities as volunteers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize April 2021 as Natural Gas and Electric Service Workers Appreciation Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we honor this workforce for their heroic efforts in keeping our homes and businesses warm and bright.
Secretary of the Senate
Adopted by the Senate, April 21, 2021.