CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
P R O C L A M A T I O N
Declaring May 15-21, 2022 as Public Works Week
WHEREAS, in 1960, the American Public Works Association recognized National Public Works Week to celebrate the people who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works, call attention to the importance of public works in community l ife, and enhance the prestige of the often unsung heroes of our society – the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication; and
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure s, 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 community members of the City of Richmond; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure s, facilities , and servic es could not be provided without the dedicated effort s of public works professionals, 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 and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other essential structures and facilities for our community members; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for community members , civic leaders , and children in Richmond to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that the Richmond City Council do es hereby declare May 15-21, 2022, as Public Works Week in the City of Richmond and urges all community members to join in activities, events , and ceremonies that pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
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Mayor Tom Butt
City of Richmond, California
May 17, 2022