Proclamation
National Public Works Week
May 17–23, 2026
Whereas, Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Manteca; and, Whereas, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, parks and solid waste systems, public buildings, 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 Manteca to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and, Whereas, the year 2026 marks the 66th 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 17–23, 2026, 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 12, 2026
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Mayor Gary Singh
ATTACHMENT 1
Mayor Singh • Vice Mayor Breitenbucher • Councilmember Halford • Councilmember Morowit • Councilmember Lackey