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SCR 177

RECOGNIZING APRIL 18, 2026, AS "NATIONAL LINE WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 20 co-sponsors

Delaware designates April 18, 2026 as National Line Worker Appreciation Day to officially recognize and thank line workers for maintaining electrical infrastructure.

Passed In House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 177

Summary of SCR 177 (Session 153) — Delaware

Title

Recognizing April 18, 2026 as “National Line Worker Appreciation Day” in the State of Delaware.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill designates a specific day, April 18, 2026, to recognize and honor line workers.
  • It aims to acknowledge the contributions, service, and dedication of line workers who maintain and deliver essential electrical and power infrastructure.

Key Provisions

  • Declares April 18, 2026 as National Line Worker Appreciation Day within Delaware.
  • Establishes a state-level acknowledgment of line workers, highlighting their role in ensuring reliable electricity and energy services for residents, businesses, and critical facilities.
  • The resolution serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Delaware General Assembly.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Primarily symbolic recognition by the State of Delaware.
  • Affects:
    • Line workers employed by electric utilities and utility providers in Delaware.
    • State agencies, governmental offices, and the general public, who receive formal recognition of line workers’ contributions.
    • Potentially local governments and organizations that may observe or publicize the designated day in Delaware.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred to as SCR 177.
  • Action history indicates:
    • May 5, 2026: Introduced in the Senate.
    • May 5, 2026: Passed by the Senate with 21 votes in favor.
    • May 5, 2026: Passed in the House by voice vote.
  • As a concurrent resolution, the bill does not create new law or require funding; it functions as an official expression of recognition.

Potential Implications

  • Raises public awareness of the critical role of line workers in maintaining electric reliability and safety.
  • May encourage communities and organizations to host appreciation events or acknowledge line workers on that date.
  • Largely symbolic, without financial obligations or regulatory changes.

Summary

SCR 177 is a concise, symbolic resolution recognizing April 18, 2026, as National Line Worker Appreciation Day in Delaware. It acknowledges the essential service that line workers provide and serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Delaware General Assembly. The measure has cleared both chambers by voice vote and does not entail funding or policy changes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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