Memorials, Recognition - Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative, 85th anniversary -

This is a ceremonial resolution (HJR 597), not a policy bill. It formally honors Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative (FLEC) for its 85th anniversary by recognizing its history of providing affordable electric service to rural East Tennessee communities since 1940. The resolution highlights FLEC’s growth from 364 members in 1941 to over 36,350 members today, serving 72% of Tennessee’s landmass at rates 37% below the national average. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or funding impacts, it expresses the General Assembly’s appreciation for FLEC’s service to members in Blount, Loudon, and Monroe counties.