[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2] [Senate] [Page 1826] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]ATLANTA GAS LIGHT Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Atlanta Gas Light on its 150th anniversary. Atlanta Gas Light was incorporated on February 16, l856, and first brought lighting to the streets of Atlanta on Christmas Day, 1855, enabling accelerated growth and the safe transportation of individuals and supplies necessary for the expansion of Atlanta and its surrounding communities. At the end of the Civil War, Atlanta Gas Light quickly rebuilt its gasworks to facilitate the rebuilding of Atlanta and contributed to the rise of that great city to a major commercial center in the Southeast. In the 1920s, it invested in the State of Georgia's future by creating the infrastructure necessary to allow natural gas to flow under the city streets and into homes, ending the need to manufacture gas and expanding the use of gas throughout the Southeast region. In the early 20th century, it began expanding its services to cities and towns throughout the State of Georgia. Atlanta Gas Light has faithfully served the State of Georgia and its citizens for each of its 150 years, delivering natural gas to customers throughout the State safely and reliably. This great company and its top-notch employees deserve special recognition. They have contributed millions of dollars and hours to improve the communities in which they work and live. Atlanta Gas Light and its Georgia parent, AGL Resources, continue to provide exemplary service to their customers and remain a vital part of the economic development of the State of Georgia. I am pleased to take this opportunity to commemorate the contributions and services rendered by Atlanta Gas Light in its 150 years of operation and look forward to its continued service for the next 150 years. ____________________