Mayor Mutz noted their profession requires skill, knowledge, passion, and dedication. Lineworkers are often first responders during weather emergencies and other catastrophic situations, working to repair broken and damaged electrical lines for other emergency responders. Lineworkers play a critical role in our communities by maintaining and building electrical infrastructure and exposing themselves to the hazards of working with high voltage electricity.

The City of Lakeland is very proud of its lineworkers and for the very efficient and excellent service they provide for our citizens.  Mayor Mutz encourages all Lakelanders to join in the observance of Lineworker Appreciation Day.  Mayor Mutz's Proclamation is below.

Present to receive the Proclamation is Tracy Moore, Widow of Marc Moore and founder of Highline Hero’s Foundation. and Joey Curry, Assistant General Manager of Lakeland Electric and Lineworkers representing Lakeland Electric
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WHEREAS, America is powered by thousands of independently operated electric generating facilities known as power plants that generate electric energy; and
WHEREAS, those power plants are connected to a complex energy grid that is comprised of over 5 million line miles of transmission and distribution lines delivering energy to homes and businesses, churches, hospitals and schools across the country; and
WHEREAS, the electric grid must be maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year in rain, cold, hurricanes, and tornadoes its design must be capable of withstanding any hazards that occur; and
WHEREAS, this system of electric lines is kept in a high state of readiness by 120,000 dedicated and skilled men and women known as electric lineworkers who work for all the electric utilities across America; and
WHEREAS, electric lineworkers are a cohesive group who work as highly effective teams in hazardous situations under rigorous conditions in order to respond to disaster areas and restore power to victim’s homes and businesses. Their job classification is ranked as one of the 10 most dangerous jobs in which 30-60 people lose their lives annually; and
WHEREAS, Lakeland Electric’s lineworkers have demonstrated their dedication and skills by winning numerous awards and competitions held across the state and nation and deserve the appreciation of the Lakeland Community; and
WHEREAS, the lineworkers from Lakeland Electric are particularly dedicated and hard-working men and women who risk their lives daily working in extremely dangerous situations to ensure reliable electric energy is delivered; and
WHEREAS, it is most fitting and proper that the City of Lakeland set aside a special day to recognize and honor these dedicated professionals.
in the City of Lakeland as we call upon the people of Lakeland to be particularly mindful of the dangerous work done under exacting conditions day-in and day- out by these dedicated workers and show our appreciation at every opportunity by recognizing lineworkers throughout Lakeland.