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GA HR1964
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Karla Drenner
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AI Summary
- Commends Georgia's power linemen from Electric Membership Corporations, Georgia Power, and Electric Cities of Georgia for their sacrifice and selfless service to the people of Georgia
- Recognizes that power linemen are available 24/7/365 for emergencies, traveling throughout Georgia and to other states when storm support is needed, often sacrificing time with their families on holidays and birthdays
- Notes that linemen build and maintain electrical systems reaching 155 of Georgia's 159 counties, climbing poles up to 90 feet high and using specialized equipment to troubleshoot and repair outages
- Highlights that Georgia's power linemen train for up to five years as apprentices before earning journeyman lineman status
- Acknowledges that Georgia's power linemen won the International Rodeo competition eight times (1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2008), surpassing hundreds of teams from around the globe
Legislative Description
Georgia's power linemen; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/12/2010
Full Bill Text
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