THANKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND LINEMEN FOR RESTORING POWER THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN

On 2025-04-28, Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-1) delivered a floor speech titled "THANKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND LINEMEN FOR RESTORING POWER THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN" in the House.

THANKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND LINEMEN FOR RESTORING POWER THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] THANKING NORTHERN MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND LINEMEN FOR RESTORING POWER THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN ______ HON. JACK BERGMAN of michigan in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deepest gratitude to the electric cooperatives and linemen who worked tirelessly to restore power to the communities of Northern Michigan following the devastating ice storm of March 2025. After multiple days of high winds and freezing rain, thousands of families in Michigan's First District were left without power, while temperatures remained in the single digits. During this State of Emergency, local electric cooperatives demonstrated extraordinary dedication and resilience. Lineworkers from Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association, Cloverland Electric Cooperative, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative, Presque Isle Electric and Gas Cooperative, and Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative braved dangerous conditions to restore essential services to the region, and I commend them for their hard work and a job well done. For decades, these cooperatives and their workforce have provided reliable energy and critical assistance throughout Northern Michigan. In rural communities, dependable energy is not just a convenience: it is the backbone of modern life and public safety. These cooperatives consistently ensure that all residents of Northern Michigan--especially the area's most vulnerable individuals, including those with medical needs, families with children, and the elderly--remain safe and warm throughout harsh northern winters. Simply put, these cooperatives help deliver a quality of life to rural areas that might otherwise be left behind. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize and applaud the outstanding service of Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association, Cloverland Electric Cooperative, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative, Presque Isle. Electric and Gas Cooperative, and Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative. Their selflessness and dedication to our communities in Northern Michigan deserve our highest praise and deepest appreciation. ____________________