senate resolution no.42

Senators Lauwers, Horn, McCann, Brinks, Bullock, LaSata, Bizon, Bumstead, Barrett, Nesbitt and Schmidt offered the following resolution:

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.