Celebrating our future and our past: Breaking ground as LG&E celebrates 100 years
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
It’s a special day for us at LG&E as we get ready to blow out 100 candles on our birthday cake. For the past year, we have been celebrating our centennial. As we look back on our rich history, we are also turning the page on our future and making our communities an even better place for the next generation.
Along with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Congressman John Yarmuth, metro council members and The Library Commission, LG&E helped break ground today on the new Southwest Regional Library. “We’ve got to be a city where people never stop learning. We do that, we create opportunities, we create jobs, we become a 21st-century city based on innovation, and libraries are right in the middle of that,” said Mayor Fischer.
Paul Thompson, LG&E and KU’s Chief Operating Officer, also spoke at the event. As a member of The Library Foundation, a nonprofit designed to support the Louisville Free Public Library, Thompson deeply understands the goals of the LFPL. Thompson said the groundbreaking underscores our commitment to southwest Jefferson County. “We’re your neighbors,” said Thompson. “Many of us have lived and worked here for generations. Like other residents, we’ll be strong patrons of this wonderful facility.”
The hope, Thompson said, is that a student will read about math and science and be inspired to pursue a career in those fields and perhaps even come to work as an engineer for our company.
Generations Before Us
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Along with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Congressman John Yarmuth, metro council members and The Library Commission, LG&E helped break ground today on the new Southwest Regional Library. “We’ve got to be a city where people never stop learning. We do that, we create opportunities, we create jobs, we become a 21st-century city based on innovation, and libraries are right in the middle of that,” said Mayor Fischer.
LG&E and KU pledged $250,000 to the new 40,000 square foot library. The state-of-the-art building will be more than twice the size of the current branch and will be home to more than 100,000 books. New computers will offer touch-screen technology and patrons will be able to self-checkout. There are also plans for a dedicated teen library and a larger children’s library. The branch will feature several community meeting and study rooms as well.
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| Paul Thompson, LG&E and KU's Chief Operating Officer |
The hope, Thompson said, is that a student will read about math and science and be inspired to pursue a career in those fields and perhaps even come to work as an engineer for our company.
Generations Before Us
Previous generations of engineers, line technicians, plant workers and many others have certainly built a strong foundation for our company. We’ve had the great pleasure of celebrating our centennial this past year. Thousands of customers visited our centennial display at the Kentucky State Fair and on our website. Hundreds more sent birthday cards — not only to recognize these milestones, but to express their thanks. As we end our centennial year and enter our next century of service, we are drawing inspiration from our company’s history and its people to guide us into a promising future.
