08 LC 95
0898
House
Resolution 1869
By:
Representatives Neal of the
1st,
Scott of the
2nd,
Dickson of the
6th,
Williams of the
4th,
Forster of the
3rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the board of directors, employees, retirees, and supporters of
the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) upon its 75th anniversary; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
it is fitting that the Tennessee Valley Authority should be recognized for its
exemplary efforts since 1933 to improve the quality of life in its seven-state
service area, thereby touching millions of lives through its work in energy, the
environment, and economic development; and
WHEREAS,
TVA helps businesses and families prosper by providing more electricity than any
other public utility in the nation with competitive rates and transmission
services that have been 99.999 percent reliable for eight consecutive years;
and
WHEREAS,
TVA is exploring renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency so
that our children and grandchildren can enjoy the benefits of clean and reliable
electric power for generations to come; and
WHEREAS,
TVA has reduced its power plant emissions to their lowest levels in decades and
is working aggressively to further improve air quality so we can have continued
confidence in the health of the Tennessee Valley region; and
WHEREAS,
TVA helps our region thrive and enables residents to enjoy a higher quality of
life by managing the Tennessee River system and other natural resources so the
Tennessee Valley is a healthier and safer place to live and work;
and
WHEREAS,
TVA's integrated management of the river system provides multiple stewardship
benefits that include producing power, reducing floods, enabling transportation,
supporting water quality and water supply, enhancing recreation, and protecting
public land; and
WHEREAS,
TVA builds business and community partnerships that foster economic prosperity,
helping companies and communities attract investments that bring good jobs to
our region and keep them here; and
WHEREAS,
TVA provides these services, and many more, without taxpayer dollars by paying
for all its activities through power sales and bond issues.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
recognizes and commends the board of directors, employees, retirees, and
supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the occasion of the TVA's 75th
anniversary and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed
and authorized to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the
Tennessee Valley Authority.