South Carolina S 314: Co-Op Day at the State House

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2025-2026 Bill 314 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 04, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 314

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A senate RESOLUTION

to RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES 
FOR THE IMPORTANT ROLE THEY PLAY IN THE SUCCESS OF OUR STATE BY DESIGNATING 
FEBRUARY 13, 2025, AS ELECTRIC CO-OP DAY AT THE STATE HOUSE, AND TO EXPRESS 
SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR THEIR HELP IN RESTORING POWER AFTER HURRICANE HELENE.

Whereas, South Carolina 
Electric Cooperatives responded valiantly to the unprecedented devastation of 
Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024, when 425,000 electric cooperative members 
lost power due to the destruction of poles, transformers, substations, and 
other utility equipment. Thanks to the tireless efforts and hard work of 
approximately 3,500 line workers, aided by other dedicated co-op employees, 
much of the cooperative system was rebuilt and power was restored to co-op 
members within fourteen days; and

Whereas, reliable 
electricity has become an indispensable part of the health, welfare, and 
prosperity of our society. Electric co-ops deliver safe, reliable, and 
affordable electricity to nearly two million South Carolinians, including those 
in the state's most remote areas. The building and maintaining of this 
important electrical infrastructure in turn plays a vital role in the economic 
development of the state's rural communities. Electric Co-Op Day at the State 
House affords cooperatives the opportunity to speak with members of the General 
Assembly about the essential role of South Carolina Electric Cooperatives; and

Whereas, on Thursday, 
February 13, 2025, the state's electric cooperatives' trustees, CEOs, and 
employees will visit the Capital City to express their thanks to members of the 
General Assembly for their support, to recognized this as Electric Co-Op Day at 
the State House, and to host a legislative luncheon on the State House grounds; 
and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is pleased to pause in the midst of its deliberations to 
welcome the electric cooperatives to the State House and to acknowledge their 
contributions and great importance to the economy of our State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize South 
Carolina's electric cooperatives for the important role they play in the 
success of our State, designate February 13, 2025, as Electric Co-Op Day at the 
State House, and express sincere gratitude for their help in restoring power 
after Hurricane Helene.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina. 

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