HJR244 Summary

• Establishes the 1st Monday in June as Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day to recognize linemen's contributions to the state.

• Acknowledges that linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity on power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to maintain energy infrastructure.

• Recognizes linemen as first responders during storms and catastrophic events who work under dangerous conditions to protect public safety.

• Encourages all Alabamians to observe and honor linemen for their essential work and sacrifice in keeping power on despite little community recognition.

• Adopted by the House on February 27, 2014 and by the Senate on March 5, 2014.