A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
DESIGNATING MAY 17 – 23, 2026 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, safety, and quality of life; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated 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 infrastructure essential for our residents; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the residents, civic leaders and youth in the City of Commerce to gain knowledge and maintain a progressive interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs and projects in our communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Commerce Public Works Department and its dedicated professionals continue to serve the residents and businesses of Commerce through the maintenance and improvement of streets, parks, public facilities and other infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 66th 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 17 – 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week and urges all residents and businesses to recognize the substantial contributions public works professionals make toward protecting our health, safety, and quality of life. We thank them for their service. Their dedication and skill are making a difference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2026. _____________________________
Kevin Lainez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Pat Jacquez-Nares, Interim City Clerk