Washington, July 14 -- Congressman Donald Norcross issued the following press release:
Representatives Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) and Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) yesterday led 143 of their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating July 10 as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
"When storms hit and the lights go out, lineworkers are the first to answer the call," said Congresswoman Sanchez, the first woman member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) elected to Congress. "They work in dangerous conditions, at all hours, in all weather, to restore power and keep our communities running. Their services are essential to our communities, but too oft...