The resolution recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of The Energy Council, a nonpartisan forum established in 1975 for legislators from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico to discuss and collaborate on energy policy. Over the years, the Council has expanded to include 14 member states and the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, enhancing the dialogue on energy and environmental policy. The resolution emphasizes the importance of reliable energy for economic stability and global security, highlighting the Council's role in informing lawmakers about economic trends and emerging technologies in the energy sector.
The Alaska State Legislature expresses its sincere commendations to all individuals associated with The Energy Council for their commitment to informed energy policy leadership over the past five decades. The resolution acknowledges the Council's significant contributions to shaping energy generation and policy that impact the daily lives of Americans and extends congratulations on this milestone anniversary. Copies of the resolution will be sent to The Energy Council to commemorate the occasion.