A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
DESIGNATING MAY 19 – 25, 2024 AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals at all levels of government and the private sector, and WHEREAS, public works professionals are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, solid waste systems, public facilities, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in City of Commerce to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs and projects in our communities; and WHEREAS, the year 2024 marks the 64th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Commerce City Council does hereby designate the week May 19 – 25, 2024 as National Public Works Week and urges all citizens to recognize the substantial contributions public works professionals make towards protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2024. _____________________________
Hugo Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk