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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The staff and electrical utility line workers of |
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Pedernales Electric Cooperative distinguished themselves through |
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their heroic efforts during the winter storm in late January and |
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early February 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, In the week of January 30, the storm struck Central |
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Texas and caused severe damage, similar to that of a hurricane or |
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tornado; heavy ice accumulated on power lines and poles and sheets |
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of ice crashed onto electrical equipment, resulting in outages |
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across PEC's 8,100 square-mile service territory; and |
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WHEREAS, PEC responded to the crisis by working tirelessly |
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around the clock in extremely adverse conditions to restore power |
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to the Hill Country and Central Texas communities; and |
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WHEREAS, Thanks to the courage, hard work, and resilience of |
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PEC staff and line workers, lives were saved and facilities and |
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homes were restored to order, and these dedicated men and women are |
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indeed deserving of special recognition for the vital role they |
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played in helping Central Texans to recover from this devastating |
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event; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the staff and electrical utility line |
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workers of Pedernales Electric Cooperative and extend to them |
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sincere gratitude for their perseverance and success in restoring |
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electrical power to the people of Central Texas; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Pedernales Electric Cooperative as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |