SRES 315
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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This resolution aims to recognize the important work of journeyman lineworkers who maintain the nation’s electrical grid. It proposes designating July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day to honor their dedication and the risks they take to provide reliable power. The resolution also acknowledges the historical contributions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and encourages public observation of this day. It specifically references the 129th anniversary of the death of Henry Miller, a lineworker who died in the line of duty.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. RES. 315
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Whereas the United States relies on safe, reliable, affordable, and clean electricity to power its economy, as well as homes, businesses, industries and manufacturers, colleges and universities, schools, hospitals, cities, and communities, and so much more;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers play a critical role in keeping the United States energy grid running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers perform heroic services during national and regional disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and ice storms, and also work in tough terrain, extreme heat, and cold areas of the country;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers consistently work long hours often under dangerous conditions to restore power;
Whereas journeyman lineworkers put their lives on the line every day to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable power to the United States, and its territories;
Whereas July 10, 2025, marks the 129th anniversary of the death of Henry Miller, the first president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who was killed in the line of duty while trying to restore electricity during an outage in Washington, DC; and
Whereas there should be a day to honor the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have also put their lives on the line over the past 129 years to provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
supports the designation of July 10, 2025, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day;
honors and recognizes the contributions and sacrifices of countless journeyman lineworkers who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their customers and their communities; and
encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.