Governor Proclaims Lineworker Appreciation Day 2022

WHEREAS, the second Monday of April is designated as Lineworker Appreciation Day in recognition of North Carolina’s electric utility lineworkers who selflessly build, maintain, and repair the infrastructure that powers our state; and

 

WHEREAS, lineworkers are often among the first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working in dangerous conditions often far from their families to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; and

 

WHEREAS, lineworkers work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines to keep electricity flowing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, putting their lives on the line to provide power that is on more than 99.95% of the time for the average North Carolina customer; and

 

WHEREAS, on this day, we recognize the brave men and women in the electric utility profession who combine their tireless work ethic with the knowledge necessary to provide dependable electricity to families and businesses throughout our state amidst ongoing changes to energy infrastructure; and

 

WHEREAS, North Carolina lineworkers, part of a long-standing personal, family, and professional tradition, are devoted to service, and deserve our respect and appreciation on this and all days;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim April 11, 2022, as “LINEWORKER APPRECIATION DAY” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.