Brave men and women who work long hours at a moment’s notice to keep the lights on for Alabamians are being honored this week.
Lineman Appreciation Day recognizes the contributions of the people who protect public safety and ensure that Alabamians have reliable electricity.
Selfless. Dedicated. Brave. In celebration of #lineworkerappreciationday, join us in thanking our everyday heroes. pic.twitter.com/suA7fDa0O8
— Alabama Power (@alabamapower) April 18, 2023
In 2014, Lineman Appreciation Day was designated as the first Monday in June by the Alabama Legislature.
Nationally, linemen and women are celebrated April 18, following a 2013 resolution passed by Congress to “recognize linemen, the profession of linemen and contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety.
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Early mornings and late nights are all in the job description for our lineworkers. We are very thankful for our lineworkers, especially on days like today, National Lineman Appreciation Day! These brave men and women work around the clock until the job is done. #ThankALineman pic.twitter.com/tdVcDWY3Ok
— Tennessee Valley Authority (@TVAnews) April 18, 2023
The Energy Institute of Alabama (EIA) recognized and celebrated linemen today at Dixie Electric Cooperative in Montgomery.
Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Cavanaugh, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield), WSFA Chief Meteorologist Josh Johnson, Baldwin EMC Journeyman Lineman Wayne Givens, EIA Chairman Houston Smith and EIA Executive Director Blake Hardwich were among the speakers at today’s event.
“We shouldn’t have to wait for a storm to say thank you to our linemen and utility workers,” Cavanaugh said. “You all are the first ones on the ground when tragedy strikes, and affected communities depend on you in their times of need. So it’s natural for folks to give you the thanks you deserve when that happens.”
Also sharing her appreciation today was Sen. Katie Britt, who thanked “the incredible men and women who keep Alabama and America running.”
Our hardworking linemen help power our communities and are often the first ones to respond when disaster strikes. Thank you to the incredible men and women who keep Alabama and America running.
On National Lineman Appreciation Day, please join me and #thankalineworker. pic.twitter.com/KVr3yNPp2J
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) April 18, 2023
Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, a former long-time employee of Sand Mountain Power Cooperative, also thanked those on the front lines for their dedication.
On this National Lineman Appreciation Day, let’s thank the men and women that keep Alabama running. In the midst of natural disasters, our linemen are some of the first to respond. Your dedication to keeping Alabama connected does not go unnoticed. pic.twitter.com/XO17DREaFa
— Nathaniel Ledbetter (@RepLedbetter) April 18, 2023
Join me in honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day! Today I had the opportunity to show my utmost gratitude to a few of the great men and women who work 24/7/365 to keep the power flowing to homes and businesses. Thank you for all you do to keep Alabama running! pic.twitter.com/7IRd1JbCsi
— Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh (@TwinkleforAL) April 18, 2023
Grayson Everett is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @Grayson270 for coverage of the 2023 legislative session.
