PROCLAMATION NO. 2022-03
WHEREAS, Public Works staff 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 of California; and WHEREAS, such facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works managers, engineers and employees from different public agencies and the private sector, who are responsible for improving and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential to serve our citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the residents, civic leaders and visitors in the United States to gain knowledge of and to maintain a progressive interest and understand the importance of public works programs in their respective communities; and WHEREAS, in keeping with this year’s APWA theme of “Ready and Resilient”, the Public Works staff with the cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield, and King City regularly collaborate on various public works aspects to improve our communities; and WHEREAS, the American Public Works Association has celebrated National Public Works Week since 1960; and
WHEREAS, The City of Gonzales is an active member of the American Public Works Association including participation in events held by the Monterey Bay Chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED I, Mayor Jose Rios, on behalf of the City of Gonzales does hereby proclaim the week of May 15 - 21, 2022 as National Public Works Week; and urge our residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities and ceremonies that pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers and employees, and recognize the substantial contributions they make to our community’s health, safety, and quality of life.
Jose Rios, The Honorable Mayor
May 16, 2022