Proclamation
National Public Works Week
May 18 – May 24, 2025
Whereas, Public Works professionals are responsible for maintaining and improving the essential infrastructure and services that are foundational to a safe, healthy, and vibrant community. Their work spans a wide range of critical functions that directly support the daily lives of Manteca residents and businesses; and Whereas, The City of Manteca’s Public Works Department is comprised of the following divisions: Community Facility Districts / Landscape Maintenance Districts (CFD/LMD), Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Services, Golf Course Operations, Park Operations, Solid Waste & Recycling, Streets Maintenance, Transit Services, Wastewater Collection and Treatment, Water Treatment and Distribution; and Whereas, National Public Works Week is a time to celebrate and recognize the professionalism, commitment, and vital contributions of Public Works staff. The 2025 theme, “People, Purpose, Presence,” reflects the core values that drive public works professionals in their everyday service to the community. Their purpose is rooted in meeting the needs of people—often without recognition, as their work is most visible when something goes wrong. But even when unnoticed, public works is always there—steadfast and essential—quietly enhancing the quality of life for everyone; and Whereas, the year 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the American Public Works Association be it now; and Now, Therefore, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Manteca, on behalf of City Council, do recognize the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as Public Works Week in Manteca, and calls upon community members and civic organizations to recognize the substantial contributions that public works employees make every day to protect our health, safety, comfort, and advancing quality of life.
DATE: May 6, 2025
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Mayor Gary Singh
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Mayor Singh • Vice Mayor Halford • Councilmember Breitenbucher Councilmember Lackey • Councilmember Morowit