DE SCR55

Designates April 18, 2025, as "National Line Worker Appreciation Day" in Delaware to honor electrical and communication infrastructure workers

Delaware has approximately 390 line workers who install, maintain, and repair power lines and communication infrastructure

Nationally, over 120,000 line workers maintain 2.7 million transmission towers, 180 million utility poles, and 450,000 miles of power lines

Becoming a journeyman line worker requires four years of rigorous training and hands-on experience

Acknowledges line workers as first responders during storms and emergencies, citing their critical role in disaster recovery efforts including Hurricanes Sandy, Ian, and Helene