08 LC 95
0376
Senate
Resolution 902
By:
Senators Mullis of the 53rd, Thomas of the 54th, Schaefer of the 50th, Pearson
of the 51st and Heath of the 31st
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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is directed and authorized
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Tennessee Valley
Authority.