S. Res. 528 (Agreed to Senate) — Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

That the Senate—

(1)

commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system;

(2)

recognizes the important role of Norris Dam, the first dam constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which was completed on July 28, 1936;

(3)

honors the accomplishments of the Tennessee Valley Authority in improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing affordable electricity throughout the Tennessee Valley region;

(4)

recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; and

(5)

respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to—

(A)

the Chairman of the Board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, Joe Ritch; and

(B)

the Chief Executive Officer of the Tennessee Valley Authority, William Johnson.

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Jul 12, 2016viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Burr, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Corker, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Warner, and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

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