HCR 1069 Summary

• Indiana General Assembly recognizes electric utility linemen and women for their dedication to keeping lights on and maintaining public safety.

• More than 1,600 men and women in Indiana maintain over 134,000 miles of electric lines for co-ops, municipal utilities, and investor-owned utilities.

• Electric utility workers serve as first responders during storms and catastrophic events, often working at all hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Indiana General Assembly urges all Hoosiers to recognize April 18, 2018, as "Electric Lineman Appreciation Day" in Indiana.

• Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).