Bill Text: NJ SJR60 | 2014-2015 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Designates October of each year as "Linemen Appreciation Month."
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)
Status: (Passed) 2015-08-10 - Approved P.L.2015, JR-6. [SJR60 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2014-SJR60-Chaptered.html
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A Joint Resolution designating October of each year as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Basic utilities, including electricity, are important and vital to the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals by providing for the use of basic necessities; and
Whereas, Linemen are essential to reliable, uninterrupted utility service and respond promptly to power outages at any time; and
Whereas, Employment as a lineman is dangerous, working daily with high powered voltage which can cause serious bodily injury and death, and requiring steadfast skill and experience to maintain and restore utility service for thousands of individuals; and
Whereas, Due to the dangerous nature of their work, and in order to safely perform their duties, linemen receive important training and safety courses; and
Whereas, During storms and hazardous weather, linemen are called to respond to power outages and often work through severe conditions to restore power; and
Whereas, As a result of Superstorm Sandy, many residents of New Jersey were left without electrical power, putting their welfare in danger; and
Whereas, Braving the storm's effects, thousands of linemen from New Jersey and surrounding states dedicated countless hours to restore electricity throughout the State; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper for the State of New Jersey to designate the month of October of each year as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in order to recognize the commitment, hard work, and essential service linemen provide to residents of the State; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The month of October of each year is designated as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in the State of New Jersey in recognition of the essential commitment, hard-work, and service linemen provide to residents of this State.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "Linemen Appreciation Month" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates the month of October of each year as "Linemen Appreciation Month" in New Jersey.
Linemen regularly put their lives at risk working in hazardous conditions and dangerous weather to provide necessary utilities essential to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this State. Using skills, experience, and training, linemen battle treacherous conditions to repair power lines and restore electrical power. During Superstorm Sandy, thousands of linemen from New Jersey and other states worked numerous hours providing the first steps to recovery. Their hard-work and dedication should be acknowledged and commended.
Therefore, it is fitting and proper for the State to recognize the commitment and vital service linemen provide to residents of New Jersey.
Designates October of each year as "Linemen Appreciation Month."
