linemenOn April 13, 2015, Wells Rural Electric Company will honor the hard-working women and men who often face challenging conditions to keep the lights on.

The full text of the resolution, which the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Board adopted unanimously, follows:

wreclinemen“Whereas linemen leave their families and put their lives on the line every day to keep the power on; Whereas linemen work 365 days a year under dangerous conditions to build, maintain and repair the electric infrastructure; Whereas linemen are the first responders of the electric cooperative family, getting power back on and making things safe for all after storms and accidents; and Whereas there would be no electric cooperatives without the brave men and women who comprise our corps of linemen;

HR BlocK 2015 AdTherefore be it resolved that NRECA designate the Second Monday of April of each year as National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognize the contributions of these valuable men and women to America’s Electric Cooperatives.”

WREC proudly recognizes all electric linemen for the services they perform around the clock in conditions that require great attention to safety in order to keep power flowing and protect the public.

“Electric linemen do not often receive the recognition they deserve,” said WREC CEO Clay Fitch. “They work all hours of the day, going above and beyond to ensure our owners enjoy reliable electric service. Our linemen, as well as linemen from across the nation, truly deserve this special day of recognition.”

centraTo honor your cooperative’s 11 linemen, WREC encourages members to take a moment to thank a lineman for the work they do. Use #ThankaLineman or sign a card in your local office to show your support for the men and women who light our lives.