Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day and Duke Energy, elected officials and the Cincinnati Reds are asking people to recognize the men and women who keep the lights on.
Approved by Congress and affirmed by lawmakers in Columbus and Frankfort, the day is intended to honor line workers and their roles in building, maintaining and restoring service that powers the lives of customers.
“As a society, we view linemen as superheroes as they work to restore power after a storm,” said Jim Henning, president of Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky. “Our linemen are heroes 24/7. Each day, they work hard to keep the power flowing safely throughout Greater Cincinnati.”
Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky’s operations provide electric service to about 840,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in a 3,000-square-mile service area and natural gas service to approximately 525,000 customers.
Ohio, Kentucky lawmakers recognize linemen as “brave men and women”
Ohio Governor John Kasich signed resolution encouraging all Ohioans to recognize linemen.
According to the document, “Duke Energy linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public officials.”
In honor of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Kasich, “encourages all Ohioans to join us in recognizing the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety.”
Additionally, a Kentucky’s House of Representatives resolution states, “Linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work.”
“Lineman Mitch” to be “Honorary Captain Mitch” at Monday’s Reds game
In honor of National Lineman Appreciation Day, the Cincinnati Reds selected Duke Energy Lineman Mitch Nelson as the “honorary captain” for Monday’s game at Great American Ball Park. Prior to the game, Nelson will be on the field to represent hundreds of Duke Energy linemen – many of whom will be in the stands cheering on the Reds.
Those who wish to honor line workers and their families are encouraged to use the hashtag #ThankALineman in social media.
For more information about Duke Energy’s line workers, click here .
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