HR 3 (LSB 1605HH (4) 85)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3

BY  UPMEYER and McCARTHY

A Resolution recognizing and honoring the men and women of Iowa’s utility companies and their contractors for their untiring service during the Hurricane Sandy crisis.

   WHEREAS, in times of crisis Iowans have a long and proud history, helping each other and their fellow Americans; and
   WHEREAS, that dedication was recently evident when employees of Iowa’s utility companies and their contractors stepped forward to help their fellow Americans, rushing to the East Coast to restore electric and natural gas service to thousands of utility customers who were left cold and in the dark by the super storm; and
   WHEREAS, many crews worked an average of 16-hour days for two consecutive weeks; and
   WHEREAS, in recognition of their extraordinary service, the Edison Electric Institute presented Alliant Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company with its annual 2012 Emergency Assistance Award, which recognizes extraordinary efforts undertaken in restoring electric and natural gas service that has been disrupted by severe weather conditions or other natural events; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives honors the men and women of Iowa’s utility companies and their contractors who left their homes and families during the holiday season and provided aid and comfort to their fellow Americans; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives also honors Alliant/Interstate Power and Light Company and its contractors, MidAmerican Energy Company and its contractors, the contractors of ITC Midwest, Aurelia Municipal Electric Utility, Cedar Falls Utilities, Lake Park Municipal Utilities, Muscatine Power and Water, and Waverly Light and Power for their dedication and efforts to maintain and restore America’s power supply.