A JOINT RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate the Board of Directors, employees, retirees, and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority upon its seventy‑fifth Anniversary.
Whereas, since 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has made exemplary efforts to improve the quality of life in its seven‑state service area, 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 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 of its activities through power sales and bond issues; and
Whereas, as the TVA celebrates its 75th anniversary, it is also fitting to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who signed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act on May 18, 1933; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors and congratulates the Board of Directors, staff, and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the occasion of the TVA's 75th anniversary and wishes them all the best in their future endeavors.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt under whose administration the Tennessee Valley Authority Act became law.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.