88R31171 TBO-D
 
  By: Zwiener H.R. No. 2162
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The staff and electrical utility line workers of
  Pedernales Electric Cooperative distinguished themselves through
  their heroic efforts during the winter storm in late January and
  early February 2023; and
         WHEREAS, In the week of January 30, the storm struck Central
  Texas and caused severe damage, similar to that of a hurricane or
  tornado; heavy ice accumulated on power lines and poles and sheets
  of ice crashed onto electrical equipment, resulting in outages
  across PEC's 8,100 square-mile service territory; and
         WHEREAS, PEC responded to the crisis by working tirelessly
  around the clock in extremely adverse conditions to restore power
  to the Hill Country and Central Texas communities; and
         WHEREAS, Thanks to the courage, hard work, and resilience of
  PEC staff and line workers, lives were saved and facilities and
  homes were restored to order, and these dedicated men and women are
  indeed deserving of special recognition for the vital role they
  played in helping Central Texans to recover from this devastating
  event; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the staff and electrical utility line
  workers of Pedernales Electric Cooperative and extend to them
  sincere gratitude for their perseverance and success in restoring
  electrical power to the people of Central Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Pedernales Electric Cooperative as an expression of
  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.